♂ Name Karl – free man
| Origin: | Scandinavian, German |
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| Meaning: | man, free man, warrior, army |
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Karl is a Scandinavian and German variant of Charles. The name is associated with meanings such as “man,” “free man,” and “warrior.”
Where does the name Karl come from?
Karl is a Scandinavian and German variant of Charles and is derived from the name Hariolus.
What does the name Karl mean?
Karl means “man”, “free man,” and “warrior,” “army.”
Word composition
- Germanic “karal” = man
- Middle Low German “kerle” or Germanic “karlaz” = free man
- Old High German “heri” = warrior, army
Pronunciation of Karl
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Variants
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Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Karl is currently ranked #408 on the name leaderboard.
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Karl in the Top 50 names
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
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| 🇦🇹 Austria | - | - | - | - | - |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Last updated: 5/20/2026
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