Carl Ledoux

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Carl Ledoux — free man
519K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Carl Ledoux 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 Ledoux: Chris LeDoux (1948–2005), American country music singer-songwriter Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736–1806), French architect Claude Ledoux (composer) (born 1960), Belgian composer Gabrielle LeDoux (born 1948), American lawyer and politician Harold LeDoux (1926–2015), American comic artist Joseph E. LeDoux (born 1949), American neuroscientist Michel Ledoux (born 1958), French mathematician Patrice Ledoux, French film producer Paul Ledoux (1914–1988), Belgian astronomer Scott LeDoux (1949–2011), American boxer 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: Ledoux

French

Chris LeDoux (1948–2005), American country music singer-songwriter Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736–1806), French architect Claude Ledoux (composer) (born 1960), Belgian composer Gabrielle LeDoux (born 1948), American lawyer and politician Harold LeDoux (1926–2015), American comic artist Joseph E. LeDoux (born 1949), American neuroscientist Michel Ledoux (born 1958), French mathematician Patrice Ledoux, French film producer Paul Ledoux (1914–1988), Belgian astronomer Scott LeDoux (1949–2011), American boxer

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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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Numerology

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

7
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Ledoux?
The surname Ledoux originates from French. Chris LeDoux (1948–2005), American country music singer-songwriter Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736–1806), French architect Claude Ledoux (composer) (born 1960), Belgian composer Gabrielle LeDoux (born 1948), American lawyer and politician Harold LeDoux (1926–2015), American comic artist Joseph E. LeDoux (born 1949), American neuroscientist Michel Ledoux (born 1958), French mathematician Patrice Ledoux, French film producer Paul Ledoux (1914–1988), Belgian astronomer Scott LeDoux (1949–2011), American boxer
What are the origins of the name Carl Ledoux?
The name Carl Ledoux combines two different traditions: the first name Carl has Latin roots, while the surname Ledoux originates from French.
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