Marc vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marc

Boy #1,193 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Marc Rank #1,193

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1193 for Marc.

Is Marc or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Marc at #1193 in the United States.

What do Marc and Carl mean?

Marc means "dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Marc and Carl boy or girl names?

Marc is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.