Carol vs Carolina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carol

Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh Irish

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Girl #428 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"free woman, song of joy"

Origin: Latin/Germanic

Italian Spanish Portuguese American Scandinavian

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Carol Rank #2,640

Carolina Rank #428

Carolina is more popular, ranked #428 vs #2640 for Carol.

Is Carol or Carolina more popular?

Carolina is more popular, ranked #428 compared to Carol at #2640 in the United States.

What do Carol and Carolina mean?

Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin). Carolina means "free woman, song of joy" (Latin/Germanic origin).

Are Carol and Carolina boy or girl names?

Carol is primarily a girl name. Carolina is primarily a girl name.