Carl Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carl Name at a Glance

Name	Carl
Meaning	Man. Famous Bearer: astronomer Carl Sagan.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Carl Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carl means “Man. Famous Bearer: astronomer Carl Sagan”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Carl Name Origin

Our database records Carl under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Carl a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Carl is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Carl

When considering Carl for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.