Terry vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Terry Rank #1,187

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Carl mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Terry and Carl boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.