Mitchell vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mitchell

Boy #906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Mitchell Rank #906

Carl Rank #1,035

Mitchell is more popular, ranked #906 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Mitchell or Carl more popular?

Mitchell is more popular, ranked #906 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Mitchell and Carl mean?

Mitchell means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Mitchell and Carl boy or girl names?

Mitchell is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.