Devon vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Devon Rank #960

Carl Rank #1,035

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Devon or Carl more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Devon and Carl mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Devon and Carl boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.