Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Carl Updated November 12, 2025 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: Benjamin, William, Andrew, Gabriel, Adam, Cole, Caleb, Charlotte, Louise, Sophia, Lucy, Lily, Caroline, Hannah Names like Carl: Charlie, Creola, Cheryl, Carola, Chariel, Charley, Cruella, Cyril, Carolie, Coralie, Charlee, Charla, Carol, Cariel, Cyrielle, Carlow, Cherelle, Cirila, Coral, Carla, Carlo, Carly, Cerelia, Cyrila, Carillo, Coralia 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