What is the origin of the name Karel?

Karel is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Karel?

Karel is currently ranked #9392 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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UnisexGermanic

Karel

KAR-el

Popularity

#9392

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

1,809

Peak Year

#76 in 1939

First Recorded

1916

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A form of Charles, meaning "free man" or "man". Common across many cultures.

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Karl Kaz

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Karl Kaz

Spelling Variations

Karl Carl Carole

Similar Names

Charles Arthur Oscar Felix

Personality Traits

PracticalOrganizedResponsibleDisciplined

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