Fox vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

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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Fox Rank #1,113

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1113 for Fox.

Is Fox or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Fox and Carl mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Fox and Carl boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.