Carl vs Wiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Wiley Rank #1,162

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Carl or Wiley more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Carl and Wiley mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Wiley boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.