Heath vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

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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Heath Rank #852

Carl Rank #1,035

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Heath or Carl more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Heath and Carl mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Heath and Carl boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.