Carl: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Free man
Origin
Germanic (German)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
KARL

Carl is a Germanic (German) boy's name meaning “free man”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Carl

Meaning: Free man.

Origin: Germanic (German).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Carl

KARLIPA /ˈkɑːrl/

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