Karl vs Harlow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey hill, army hill"

Origin: Old English har + hlaw

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Karl Rank #1,684

Harlow Rank #1,249

Harlow is more popular, ranked #1249 vs #1684 for Karl.

Is Karl or Harlow more popular?

Harlow is more popular, ranked #1249 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Karl and Harlow mean?

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

Are Karl and Harlow boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Harlow is primarily a boy name.