Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Carl Updated February 9, 2026 by Jennifer M. Carl Gender: Male Origin: German Meaning: Manly ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Carl? The name Carl is primarily a male name of German origin that means Manly. Carl Lewis, athlete.People who like the name Carl also like: Caleb, William, Andrew, Adam, Gabriel, Benjamin, Cole, Caroline, Louise, Hannah, Lucy, Sophia, Charlotte, Lily Names like Carl: Coralia, Cheryl, Charlie, Cruella, Chariel, Carolie, Coralie, Charley, Carol, Carillo, Charla, Carla, Carly, Creola, Coral, Cherelle, Charlee, Cerelia, Cariel, Cirila, Cyrielle, Cyrila, Cyril, Carola, Carlow, Carlo Stats for the Name Carl Carl is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Carl is currently not ranked in U.S. births