carl

noun
UK: /kɑːl/
US: /kɑːrl/

  1. A male given name, a short form of Charles.

    1. Carl is my brother's name. [ ] [ ]
    2. My grandfather's name was Carl, and he was a very kind man. [ ] [ ]

  2. A surname.

    1. I know a man named Carl who works at the bank. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Carl family has lived in this town for generations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "carl" in English means: A male given name, a short form of Charles., A surname..

The phonetic transcription of "carl" is /kɑːl/ in British English and /kɑːrl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "carl": "Carl is my brother's name.". More examples on the page.