Karl vs Kasper

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

Karl Rank #1,684
Kasper Rank #1,761

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1761 for Kasper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karl ___

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

Kasper ___

  • Kasper Hugo
  • Kasper Felix
  • Kasper Emil
  • Kasper Otto
  • Kasper Leif
  • Kasper Soren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karl

Hans Brigitte Ingrid Heinz Erika

If you choose Kasper

Jasper Oskar Astrid Freya Soren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karl or Kasper more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Kasper at #1761 in the United States.

What do Karl and Kasper mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Kasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Karl and Kasper boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Kasper is primarily a boy name.

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