Tarl is an uncommon yet distinctive name of unknown origin, believed to have been created as a personal name by authors and individuals in various cultures. It has gained some recognition through its usage in literature, such as the protagonist Tarl Cabot in the 'Barlow' series by American author John Norman. In terms of pronunciation, it is often sounded out as /tɑːrl/, with the stress falling on the first syllable.
"Tarl experienced peaks in popularity with 14 to 16 births per year between 1977 and 1978, but has since become less common, with only 6 births reported in 1992."