Carl vs London

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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London

Girl #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the city of London"

Origin: English place name

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#355
Total SSA Count
872
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Londi, Lon, Donnie

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Popularity Comparison

Carl Rank #1,035
London Rank #355

London is more popular, ranked #355 vs #1035 for Carl.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carl ___

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

London ___

  • London Rose
  • London Grace
  • London Mae
  • London Paige
  • London Belle
  • London Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carl

Ernest Walter Harold Dorothy Mildred

If you choose London

Brooklyn Paris Sydney Phoenix Austin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carl or London more popular?

London is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and London mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). London means "from the city of London" (English place name origin).

Are Carl and London boy or girl names?

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

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