Karl
KARL
Boy · German
Meaning: Free man, manly, strong
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Carl
Boy · German · Short name
- Meaning
- Free man, peasant
- Pronunciation
- KARL
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Germanic meaning free man or peasant.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, Germany, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
KarlGerman / Scandinavian
German and Nordic spelling.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Carl Jung
1875–1961
Swiss psychiatrist who founded analytical psychology.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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