Carol
Carol means “Free man; song of joy”.
Origin: GermanicRegion: USA, GlobalGender: GirlSyllables: 2
US popularity
#58
all-time rank
824K
births
declining
Silent era
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Frequently asked
What does the name Carol mean?
Carol means "Free man; song of joy", and is of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of Carol?
Carol originates from Germanic.
How popular is the name Carol?
Carol has been given to about 824,096 babies in the US and is currently declining, most associated with the Silent generation.
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