Karl
KAHR-əl
Popularity
#1688
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
101,648
Peak Year
#2,614 in 1960
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Karl is the German and Scandinavian form of Charles, meaning 'free man'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Karl Marx
German philosopher, economist, and socialist
Karl Lagerfeld
German creative director, fashion designer and artist.
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