Caroline vs Carol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caroline

Girl #92 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free woman, free man"

Origin: Germanic (Karl)

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Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

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Caroline Rank #92

Carol Rank #2,640

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

Is Caroline or Carol more popular?

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

What do Caroline and Carol mean?

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

Are Caroline and Carol boy or girl names?

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