Karl vs Kasper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

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Boy #1,761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Scandinavian Dutch Polish German

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Karl Rank #1,684

Kasper Rank #1,761

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1761 for Kasper.

Is Karl or Kasper more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Kasper at #1761 in the United States.

What do Karl and Kasper mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Kasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Karl and Kasper boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Kasper is primarily a boy name.