Karl vs Sky

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 #1,700 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sky, heavens"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

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Karl Rank #1,684

Sky Rank #1,700

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1700 for Sky.

Is Karl or Sky more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Sky at #1700 in the United States.

What do Karl and Sky mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Sky means "sky, heavens" (Old Norse origin).

Are Karl and Sky boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Sky is primarily a boy name.