Meaning

Its source is ceorl, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Freeholder."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in German, English, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

Background story

The first Holy Roman Emperor, who lived from 742-814, is known to English-speaking students of history as Charlemagne (French for ''Charles the Great.'')

Charlemagne was a powerful Germanic leader who synthesized a relatively ordered society out of the chaos that followed the fall of Rome. He not only united France, but much of central Europe. His widespread fame gave rise to many forms of his name, in many languages.

For example, in Latin he was referred to as Carolus Magnus, and in German as Karl der Grosse. Many of these forms remain popular names in their own right, or have formed the basis for other modern names.

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Statistics for the name Carl (male)

• In Denmark in 1999, the boy name Carl was ranked as number on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2006, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 429 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 416 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 370 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 356 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 350 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1998, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 48 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1999, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 45 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2000, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 41 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2001, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 41 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2002, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 37 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2003, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 39 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 37 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Carl was ranked as number 36 on the most popular name for newborn babies

Meaning

Its source is ceorl, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Freeholder."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in German, English, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

Background story

The first Holy Roman Emperor, who lived from 742-814, is known to English-speaking students of history as Charlemagne (French for ''Charles the Great.'')

Charlemagne was a powerful Germanic leader who synthesized a relatively ordered society out of the chaos that followed the fall of Rome. He not only united France, but much of central Europe. His widespread fame gave rise to many forms of his name, in many languages.

For example, in Latin he was referred to as Carolus Magnus, and in German as Karl der Grosse. Many of these forms remain popular names in their own right, or have formed the basis for other modern names.

Find similar names to Carl

• Names that start with 'Car'
• Names that end with 'arl'
• Conduct an advanced search