Darwin vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Darwin Rank #841

Carl Rank #1,035

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Darwin or Carl more popular?

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Carl mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Darwin and Carl boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.