Emory vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Emory Rank #886

Carl Rank #1,035

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Emory or Carl more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Emory and Carl mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Emory and Carl boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.