Karl

Boy

Origin: Germanic · Norse

Meaning

“free man”

Source

Cultural Notes

Karl is the German and Scandinavian form of Charles derived from the Germanic word meaning free man; philosopher Karl Marx is among the most influential bearers of this name.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Karl

  • Karl Marx, Karl Lagerfeld

Variants & Spellings

Read about Karl on Wikipedia

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