Carl (name)
| Pronunciation | Carl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Word/name | Old Norse |
| Related names | Karl |
Carl is a North Germanic male name meaning "strong man" or "free man". The name originates in Scandinavia. The name equates royal status; it is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is popular in Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and was largely popularized in the United States by Scandinavian descendants. Karl is a Germanic spelling which is very popular in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Norway, and was also popularized by German speaking descendants in the USA. Other variants include the Anglo-Saxon-Frankish variant Charles, popular in Australia, Philippines, Canada, France, New Zealand, the UK and the United States; , very popular in Italy and southern Switzerland; Carlos, popular in Spain and Hispanic Latin America; and , a variant in Poland and Slovakia.
The are several derivations of the surname Carl, most of them originating as "son of Carl":
Many of these are in reference to Charlemagne. Carolina is named for Charles II of England.
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