Alexandr vs Karla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karla

Girl #730 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Spanish Czech Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#730
Total SSA Count
385
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kar, Karly, Karlie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexandr Rank #890
Karla Rank #730

Karla is more popular, ranked #730 vs #890 for Alexandr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexandr ___

  • Alexandr Grace
  • Alexandr Marie
  • Alexandr Rose
  • Alexandr Sofia
  • Alexandr Elena
  • Alexandr Nika

Karla ___

  • Karla Marie
  • Karla Ann
  • Karla Jean
  • Karla Rose
  • Karla Lynn
  • Karla Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexandr

Natasha Dmitri Katerina Nikolai Irina

If you choose Karla

Klaus Gregor Ingrid Ursula Stefan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandr or Karla more popular?

Karla is more popular, ranked #730 compared to Alexandr at #890 in the United States.

What do Alexandr and Karla mean?

Alexandr means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Karla means "free woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexandr and Karla boy or girl names?

Alexandr is primarily a girl name. Karla is primarily a girl name.

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