Carol vs Dare

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 #69,020 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, to have courage"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Carol Rank #2,640

Dare Rank #69,020

Carol is more popular, ranked #2640 vs #69020 for Dare.

Is Carol or Dare more popular?

Carol is more popular, ranked #2640 compared to Dare at #69020 in the United States.

What do Carol and Dare mean?

Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin). Dare means "bold, to have courage" (Old English origin).

Are Carol and Dare boy or girl names?

Carol is primarily a girl name. Dare is primarily a girl name.