Carl Freese

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Carl Freese — free man
519K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Carl Freese is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Carl is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Carl is the English spelling of North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus. The surname Freese: David Freese (born 1983), American baseball player Gene Freese (1934–2013), American baseball player George Freese (1926–2014), American baseball player Hermann Freese, 19th-century German painter Jason Freese (born 1975), American band musician Jeremy Freese (born 1971), American sociologist Josh Freese (born 1972), American session drummer and songwriter Katherine Freese (born 1957), American theoretical astrophysicist Louis Freese (aka B-Real) (born 1970), American rap artist Matthew Freese (born 1998), American soccer player Stephen Freese (1960–2024), American politician Stan Freese (born. Carl is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 519K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Carl reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Carl

Meaning: free man

Latin

Carl is the English spelling of North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus.

Surname: Freese

English

David Freese (born 1983), American baseball player Gene Freese (1934–2013), American baseball player George Freese (1926–2014), American baseball player Hermann Freese, 19th-century German painter Jason Freese (born 1975), American band musician Jeremy Freese (born 1971), American sociologist Josh Freese (born 1972), American session drummer and songwriter Katherine Freese (born 1957), American theoretical astrophysicist Louis Freese (aka B-Real) (born 1970), American rap artist Matthew Freese (born 1998), American soccer player Stephen Freese (1960–2024), American politician Stan Freese (born.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Carl is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Carl by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Carl Freese

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Carl Freese:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Carl?
The first name Carl originates from Latin. Carl is the English spelling of North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus.
When was Carl most popular?
The name Carl reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Freese?
The surname Freese originates from English. David Freese (born 1983), American baseball player Gene Freese (1934–2013), American baseball player George Freese (1926–2014), American baseball player Hermann Freese, 19th-century German painter Jason Freese (born 1975), American band musician Jeremy Freese (born 1971), American sociologist Josh Freese (born 1972), American session drummer and songwriter Katherine Freese (born 1957), American theoretical astrophysicist Louis Freese (aka B-Real) (born 1970), American rap artist Matthew Freese (born 1998), American soccer player Stephen Freese (1960–2024), American politician Stan Freese (born.
What are the origins of the name Carl Freese?
The name Carl Freese combines two different traditions: the first name Carl has Latin roots, while the surname Freese originates from English.
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