Carolina vs Carol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carolina

Girl #428 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"free woman, song of joy"

Origin: Latin/Germanic

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Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

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Carolina Rank #428

Carol Rank #2,640

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

Is Carolina or Carol more popular?

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

What do Carolina and Carol mean?

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

Are Carolina and Carol boy or girl names?

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