Clarie vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clarie Rank #13,739
Karl Rank #1,684

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #13739 for Clarie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarie ___

  • Clarie Anne
  • Clarie Marie
  • Clarie Jane
  • Clarie Elizabeth

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 Clarie

Rosie Ellie Gracie Millie

If you choose Karl

Hans Brigitte Ingrid Heinz Erika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarie or Karl more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Clarie at #13739 in the United States.

What do Clarie and Karl mean?

Clarie means "Bright; clear; famous" (Latin origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Clarie and Karl boy or girl names?

Clarie is primarily a girl name. Karl is primarily a boy name.

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