Carl

Carl means “Free man”.

Origin: GermanicRegion: USA, GlobalGender: BoySyllables: 1

US popularity

#125

all-time rank

504K

births

declining

Boomer era

Names with a similar meaning

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Frequently asked

What does the name Carl mean?

Carl means "Free man", and is of Germanic origin.

What is the origin of Carl?

Carl originates from Germanic.

How popular is the name Carl?

Carl has been given to about 503,614 babies in the US and is currently declining, most associated with the Boomer generation.

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