Wiley vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wiley

Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

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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Wiley Rank #1,162

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Wiley or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Wiley and Carl mean?

Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Wiley and Carl boy or girl names?

Wiley is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.