Carl
Meaning of Carl
Carl is a classic and timeless name for baby boys. It has a strong and masculine sound that exudes confidence. The name Carl is pronounced as "karl" in both American English (/kɑrl/) and British English (/kɑːl/). It is a name that has been used consistently over the years, with variations such as Karl also being popular. In the United States, the name Carl has seen varying levels of popularity. It reached its peak in the 1940s when it ranked among the top 40 names for newborn boys. Since then, its popularity has gradually declined, but it remains a well-recognized and respected name choice for parents looking for a traditional and classic option for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as karl (/kɑːl/)
American English
- Pronunced as karl (/kɑrl/)
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Notable People Named Carl
| Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss, known as the "Prince of Mathematicians," was a German mathematician, geodesist, and physicist who made significant contributions to various fields in mathematics and science. |
| Carl Gustav Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for founding analytical psychology and being a prolific author, illustrator, and correspondent. |
| Carl Edward Sagan was an American astronomer and science communicator known for his research on extraterrestrial life, creation of messages sent into space, and his work on the greenhouse effect on Venus. |
| Carl Linnaeus, also known as Carl von Linné, was a Swedish biologist and physician who is considered the "father of modern taxonomy" for formalizing binomial nomenclature. |
| Carl August Nielsen was a renowned Danish composer, conductor, and violinist, celebrated as one of Denmark's most influential musical figures. |
| Carl XVI Gustaf is the King of Sweden, having ascended the throne in 1973. |
| Carl Ransom Rogers, an American psychologist and one of the founders of humanistic psychology, is widely recognized for his person-centered psychotherapy and pioneering research in psychotherapy, honored with the Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions by the American Psychological Association in 1956. |
| Nils Daniel Carl Bildt is a prominent Swedish politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Sweden and Minister for Foreign Affairs. |
| Carl Reiner was a multi-talented American entertainer and award-winning personality known for his contributions to comedy, television, and film. |
| Carl Zeiss was a German scientific instrument maker and businessman who founded Carl Zeiss AG, a leading optical firm known for revolutionizing optical theory and practical design of microscopes. |
| Carl Friedrich Benz was a pioneering German automotive engineer who invented the first practical modern automobile, the Benz Patent Motorcar, in 1885. |
| Carl Richard Woese was an American microbiologist and biophysicist known for defining the Archaea and pioneering phylogenetic taxonomy of 16S ribosomal RNA. |
| Carl August Sandburg was an American poet, biographer, journalist, and editor who won three Pulitzer Prizes and was widely regarded as a major figure in contemporary literature. |
| Carl Andrew Spaatz, also known as "Tooey," was a prominent American World War II general who played a key role in the strategic bombing campaign and later became the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. |
| Carl Tanzler - Georg Carl Tänzler, also known as Count Carl von Cosel, was a German-born radiology technologist who developed an obsession with a young Cuban-American tuberculosis patient, Elena "Helen" Milagro de Hoyos, and lived with her corpse for seven years after her death. |
