Markus vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Markus

Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Markus Rank #1,231

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Markus or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Markus and Carl mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Markus and Carl boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.