Karl vs Mayer

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 #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Karl Rank #1,684

Mayer Rank #1,834

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1834 for Mayer.

Is Karl or Mayer more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Karl and Mayer mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Karl and Mayer boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.