Abisha vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abisha

Girl #29,188 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God's gift"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew African Christian communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,188
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abi, Bisha, Isha

Playground Safety Score

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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

Abisha Rank #29,188
Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #29188 for Abisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abisha ___

  • Abisha Grace
  • Abisha Marie
  • Abisha Faith
  • Abisha Joy
  • Abisha Noel
  • Abisha Hope

Carl ___

  • Carl James
  • Carl Edward
  • Carl Thomas
  • Carl Frederick
  • Carl William
  • Carl Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abisha

Zara Elijah Naomi Micah Miriam

If you choose Carl

Ernest Walter Harold Dorothy Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abisha or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Abisha at #29188 in the United States.

What do Abisha and Carl mean?

Abisha means "God's gift" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Abisha and Carl boy or girl names?

Abisha is primarily a girl name. Carl is primarily a boy name.

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