Meyer vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

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Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

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Meyer Rank #1,815

Karl Rank #1,684

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1815 for Meyer.

Is Meyer or Karl more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Meyer at #1815 in the United States.

What do Meyer and Karl mean?

Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Meyer and Karl boy or girl names?

Meyer is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.