Neo vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

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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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Neo Rank #972

Carl Rank #1,035

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Neo or Carl more popular?

Neo is more popular, ranked #972 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Neo and Carl mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Neo and Carl boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.