Gender: Male
Origin: German, Germanic
Meaning: Man, Free Man, Farmer, Manly or strong warrior.
Pronunciation: kahrl, kɑrl, K AA R L
Popularity Rank: #1,387
Carl is a Germanic name derived from the name Karl, meaning 'man' or 'warrior'. It was popularized by Charlemagne, a medieval ruler of the Frankish Empire.
The name Carl is of German, Germanic origin and means Man, Free Man, Farmer, Manly or strong warrior.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Carl is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 90 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kahrl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): kɑrl
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AA R L
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Carl is recorded 48,089 times globally, ranking it as the 1,387th most common name worldwide.
Carl is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 15,482 occurrences, making it the 149th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Carl is found among 1 in every 35 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #149 | 1 : 35 |
| United States of America | #405 | 1 : 126 |
| South Africa | #884 | 1 : 966 |
| France | #1,218 | 1 : 692 |
| Sweden | #113 | 1 : 54 |
| Canada | #362 | 1 : 225 |
| Belgium | #560 | 1 : 271 |
| Netherlands | #1,184 | 1 : 589 |
| Ireland | #414 | 1 : 159 |
| Germany | #1,175 | 1 : 655 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Carl from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 24, 2024 11:16 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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