Karl

Male Name

German Pronunciation

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Predominant Age Group in Germany

Typically born before 1950 or after 1995

Predominant Regional Usage

• Southern Germany
• Western Germany

Variant Spelling

Carl

Origin and Meaning

1) Old High German name meaning 'army'

2) Nordic name meaning 'free man'

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