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Karol

Karol is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Karol at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · French · Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkarɔɫ/
Also spelled
Karl

About the name Karol

Karol belongs to the Spanish and French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Karl.

In the United States, Karol first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1206 in 2005, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,437 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karol in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#1206 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Total since 1880
1,437

Spellings & short forms

Karl

Similar names

More names from the Spanish shelf:

CarlosSpanishLuisSpanishAdrianSpanishAntonioSpanishJulianSpanishOliverSpanishMarvinSpanishEdwinSpanish

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karol mean?

The meaning of Karol is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Karol a boy or girl name?

Karol is a boy name.

What origin is the name Karol?

Karol comes from the Spanish, French and Scandinavian tradition. It is also spelled Karl.

How popular is the name Karol?

Karol first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #1206 in 2005, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Karol?

Karol is pronounced /ˈkarɔɫ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.