Adele vs Carly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adele

Girl #799 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#799
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Delly

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Carly

Girl #873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, free woman"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#873
Total SSA Count
308
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Car

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adele Rank #799
Carly Rank #873

Adele is more popular, ranked #799 vs #873 for Carly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adele ___

  • Adele Rose
  • Adele Grace
  • Adele Marie
  • Adele Louise
  • Adele Claire
  • Adele Jane

Carly ___

  • Carly Ann
  • Carly Rose
  • Carly Marie
  • Carly Jo
  • Carly Sue
  • Carly Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adele

Eloise Vivienne Celine Hugo Marcel

If you choose Carly

Casey Mandy Jamie Corey Brady

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adele or Carly more popular?

Adele is more popular, ranked #799 compared to Carly at #873 in the United States.

What do Adele and Carly mean?

Adele means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin). Carly means "free man, free woman" (Old High German origin).

Are Adele and Carly boy or girl names?

Adele is primarily a girl name. Carly is primarily a girl name.

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