Mike vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Mike Rank #1,011

Carl Rank #1,035

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Mike or Carl more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Mike and Carl mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Mike and Carl boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.