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