Karl vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,684
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Karl Rank #1,684
Liham Rank #6,616

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karl or Liham more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Karl and Liham mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Karl and Liham boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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