Rodney vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Carl mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Rodney and Carl boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.