Zeus vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeus

Boy #1,073 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sky father, divine sky"

Origin: Proto-Indo-European

Greek American Western

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Zeus Rank #1,073

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1073 for Zeus.

Is Zeus or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Zeus at #1073 in the United States.

What do Zeus and Carl mean?

Zeus means "sky father, divine sky" (Proto-Indo-European origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Zeus and Carl boy or girl names?

Zeus is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.