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Yohan vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yohan

Boy #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

Cultural Roots

French Korean German Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,035
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Yohan Rank #1,159
Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1159 for Yohan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yohan or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Yohan at #1159 in the United States.

What do Yohan and Carl mean?

Yohan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Yohan and Carl boy or girl names?

Yohan is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.

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