Carl vs Yohan

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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Yohan

Boy #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

Cultural Roots

French Korean German Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carl Rank #1,035
Yohan Rank #1,159

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1159 for Yohan.

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

Yohan ___

  • Yohan Paul
  • Yohan Marc
  • Yohan Luc
  • Yohan Thomas
  • Yohan Ethan
  • Yohan Sébastien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carl

Ernest Walter Harold Dorothy Mildred

If you choose Yohan

Théo Mathieu Camille Léa Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carl or Yohan more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Yohan at #1159 in the United States.

What do Carl and Yohan mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Yohan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan origin).

Are Carl and Yohan boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.

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