Carel
kah-REL
Popularity
#9097
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
226
Peak Year
#11 in 1940
First Recorded
1915
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Dutch and Czech form of Charles. Charles comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Personality Traits
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