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Eugene vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#871
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,035
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Eugene Rank #871
Carl Rank #1,035

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #1035 for Carl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugene or Carl more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Carl mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Eugene and Carl boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.

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