Jon vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Jon Rank #893

Carl Rank #1,035

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Jon or Carl more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Jon and Carl mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Jon and Carl boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.