Andrew vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Drew

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Andrew →

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,684
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Karl →

Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Karl Rank #1,684

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #1684 for Karl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrew ___

  • Andrew James
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Andrew William
  • Andrew Michael
  • Andrew Joseph
  • Andrew David

Karl ___

  • Karl Friedrich
  • Karl Heinrich
  • Karl Magnus
  • Karl Erik
  • Karl Gunnar
  • Karl Lars

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrew

Katherine Elizabeth Thomas Philip Charlotte

If you choose Karl

Hans Brigitte Ingrid Heinz Erika

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Karl more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Karl mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Andrew and Karl boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Karl vs Andrew Andrew vs Mason Andrew vs Kai Andrew vs Blake Andrew vs Max
← Full profile: Andrew ← Full profile: Karl Browse all baby names