Karl vs Stephan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Karl Rank #1,684

Stephan Rank #1,726

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Is Karl or Stephan more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Karl and Stephan mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Karl and Stephan boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.