Meaning and Origin of the Name Carl

The name Carl has a very interesting meaning. The meaning of Carl is actually villain. Carl can also mean free. So when Carl is applied in a name it actually means free man.

The name can be seen in a couple different spellings. The most common is Carl but their is also a Scandinavian version of the name spelled Karl.

Popularity

Carl was not in the top 100 used boys name in England last year. However the name has been in the to 100 boys names between the mid 1960s until mid 1999s.

The name is also popular in the USA.

Famous People Called Carl

There are quite a few famous people who are named Carl.

• Carl Lewis is a famous track and field star. He is an American that has one an Olympic Gold in track and field.
• There is also Carl Fogarty. He is a famous bike racer. He has been on super bikes who have gone hundreds of miles per hour.
• Carl Robinson is a famous Welsh athlete who plays soccer.
• Lastly, Carl Linnaeus is a famous Swedish explorer. He is similar to the American explorer Christopher Columbus who found North America.

Why Choose the name Carl?

Obviously Carl is a great name for any child who is going to be an athletic explorer. Carl is the perfect name for a person mixed with the perfect amount of adventure and intelligence.

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