Harlow vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlow

Boy #1,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey hill, army hill"

Origin: Old English har + hlaw

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Harlow Rank #1,249

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1249 for Harlow.

Is Harlow or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Harlow at #1249 in the United States.

What do Harlow and Carl mean?

Harlow means "grey hill, army hill" (Old English har + hlaw origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Harlow and Carl boy or girl names?

Harlow is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.