Nova vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Nova Rank #1,180

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Carl mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Nova and Carl boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.