Denim vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denim

Boy #1,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth"

Origin: French

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Denim Rank #1,115

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1115 for Denim.

Is Denim or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Denim at #1115 in the United States.

What do Denim and Carl mean?

Denim means "of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth" (French origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Denim and Carl boy or girl names?

Denim is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.