Karol

Meaning of Karol

Karol is a feminine form of Karl, meaning "free man" or "strong". It's like saying someone is independent and capable.

Karol has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Karol

After ranking as high as #818 in 2005, Karol has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Karol

• Karol G
  Colombian singer and songwriter
• Karol Sevilla
  Mexican actress and singer
• Karol Conká
  Brazilian rapper and singer
• Karol Lattke
  German actress
• Karol Castillo
  Peruvian model (Miss Peru)

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Questions about the name Karol

What does the name Karol mean?

Karol means karol is a feminine form of karl, meaning "free man" or "strong". it's like saying someone is independent and capable, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Karol a boy's or a girl's name?

Karol is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Karol?

Karol did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Karol most popular?

Karol peaked at #818 in 2005.