Stefan vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stefan

Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Stefan Rank #1,002

Carl Rank #1,035

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Stefan or Carl more popular?

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Stefan and Carl mean?

Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Stefan and Carl boy or girl names?

Stefan is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.