Karl vs Meyer

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 #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

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Karl Rank #1,684

Meyer Rank #1,815

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Is Karl or Meyer more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Karl and Meyer mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin).

Are Karl and Meyer boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Meyer is primarily a boy name.