Carol
KAR-uhl
Popularity
#2631
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
825,494
Peak Year
#34,457 in 1946
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Carol is a feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'. It has Germanic origins.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Carol Burnett
American actress and comedian
Carol Channing
American actress and singer
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