Karl-Heinz

Fact sheet

Name: Karl-Heinz
Gender: Boy name
Syllables: 2

What does the name Karl-Heinz mean?

Karl-Heinz is a double name combining Karl ("the man") and Heinz ("the master of the house").

Where does the name Karl-Heinz come from?

The double name Karl-Heinz has its roots in the German language. It is masculine.

How do you pronounce Karl-Heinz?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Karl-Heinz: The name consists of three syllables and is pronounced as "Karl-Heinz" [kaʁl haɪnts]. The first part sounds firm and stable, supported by the deep A sound. The diphthong -ei- in the second part adds dynamism, while the sharp -z at the end creates a distinctive closure. Karl-Heinz conveys an impression of robustness and reliability - classic, direct, and with a clear post-war imprint in its sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Karl-Heinz is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best position was achieved in 2011 at 999th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times as a first name, placing it 3,301st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,327th.

Nicknames & pet names

Charly / Heini / Heinzi / Kalle / Kalli / Karlchen / Karli

Similar first names

Karlheinz

Famous people

Karl-Heinz Feldkamp (football coach)
Karl-Heinz Grasser (former Austrian politician, Minister of Finance from 2000-2007)
Karl-Heinz Köpcke (news presenter)
Karl-Heinz Riedle (former footballer)
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (former professional footballer)
Karl-Heinz Schnellinger (former footballer)
Karl-Heinz Urban (New Zealand actor)
Karl-Heinz von Hassel (actor)
Karl-Heinz Vosgerau (German actor)
Karl-Heinz Wiesemann (Catholic bishop of Speyer)
Karl-Heinz "Charly" Körbel (former footballer & coach)

Frequently asked questions about the name Karl-Heinz

What is the origin of the name Karl-Heinz?

The double name Karl-Heinz has its roots in the German language and is a traditional masculine first name.

What is the meaning of Karl-Heinz?

Currently, there is no specific information available regarding the meaning of the name Karl-Heinz. It is composed of the names Karl and Heinz, each of which has its own meanings.

How popular is the name Karl-Heinz?

The popularity of Karl-Heinz has varied over the years, having been frequently given in the past but is less common today.