Casper vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Casper Rank #881

Carl Rank #1,035

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Casper or Carl more popular?

Casper is more popular, ranked #881 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Casper and Carl mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Casper and Carl boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.