Karl Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Karl Name at a Glance

Name	Karl
Meaning	Variant of the Germanic form of Charles, meaning a man.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Karl Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Karl means “Variant of the Germanic form of Charles, meaning a man”. 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.

Karl Name Origin

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

Is Karl a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Karl

When considering Karl 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.