Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Carl Updated April 16, 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, Cole, Andrew, Benjamin, Adam, Gabriel, William, Grace, Lucy, Hannah, Caroline, Lily, Charlotte, Sophia Names like Carl: Coralie, Coralia, Cherelle, Cruella, Cirila, Carolie, Cerelia, Cheryl, Carlo, Coral, Carly, Charla, Carla, Charlee, Charley, Cariel, Charlie, Carola, Cyrielle, Carillo, Carlow, Creola, Chariel, Cyrila, Cyril, Carol 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