Marlon vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Carl mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Marlon and Carl boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.