Carol vs Caroline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carol

Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #92 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free woman, free man"

Origin: Germanic (Karl)

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Carol Rank #2,640

Caroline Rank #92

Caroline is more popular, ranked #92 vs #2640 for Carol.

Is Carol or Caroline more popular?

Caroline is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Carol at #2640 in the United States.

What do Carol and Caroline mean?

Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin). Caroline means "free woman, free man" (Germanic (Karl) origin).

Are Carol and Caroline boy or girl names?

Carol is primarily a girl name. Caroline is primarily a girl name.