Anthony vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Karl Rank #1,684

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #1684 for Karl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

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 Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Karl

Hans Brigitte Ingrid Heinz Erika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Karl more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Karl mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Anthony and Karl boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.

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