Fred vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

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Fred Rank #1,686

Karl Rank #1,684

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Karl more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Karl mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Fred and Karl boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.