Karolyn vs Sharon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karolyn

Girl #5,682 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scandinavian

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Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Israeli

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Karolyn Rank #5,682

Sharon Rank #1,230

Sharon is more popular, ranked #1230 vs #5682 for Karolyn.

Is Karolyn or Sharon more popular?

Sharon is more popular, ranked #1230 compared to Karolyn at #5682 in the United States.

What do Karolyn and Sharon mean?

Karolyn means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Karolyn and Sharon boy or girl names?

Karolyn is primarily a girl name. Sharon is primarily a girl name.