Kasper vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kasper

Boy #1,761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Dutch Polish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,761
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,684
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kasper Rank #1,761
Karl Rank #1,684

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1761 for Kasper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasper or Karl more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Kasper at #1761 in the United States.

What do Kasper and Karl mean?

Kasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Kasper and Karl boy or girl names?

Kasper is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.

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