Karl vs Warner

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 #1,500 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army guard, protecting warrior"

Origin: Old High German

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Karl Rank #1,684

Warner Rank #1,500

Warner is more popular, ranked #1500 vs #1684 for Karl.

Is Karl or Warner more popular?

Warner is more popular, ranked #1500 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Karl and Warner mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Warner means "army guard, protecting warrior" (Old High German origin).

Are Karl and Warner boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Warner is primarily a boy name.