Carl vs Wren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

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Carl Rank #1,035

Wren Rank #1,027

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Wren mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin).

Are Carl and Wren boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Wren is primarily a boy name.