Zephyr vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zephyr

Boy #1,135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"west wind"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Zephyr Rank #1,135

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1135 for Zephyr.

Is Zephyr or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Zephyr at #1135 in the United States.

What do Zephyr and Carl mean?

Zephyr means "west wind" (Greek origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Zephyr and Carl boy or girl names?

Zephyr is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.