Van vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Van Rank #909

Carl Rank #1,035

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Van or Carl more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Van and Carl mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Van and Carl boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.