Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Carl Updated January 14, 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: Cole, Andrew, William, Benjamin, Gabriel, Caleb, Adam, Caroline, Lily, Charlotte, Sophia, Hannah, Louise, Lucy Names like Carl: Cruella, Chariel, Carlo, Charlee, Carly, Charley, Cyrila, Coralie, Carillo, Carola, Cerelia, Carol, Cyril, Coral, Creola, Cherelle, Coralia, Cyrielle, Charlie, Charla, Cariel, Carla, Cheryl, Carolie, Cirila, Carlow 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