Carol

Pronunciation: [ k-AR-uhl ]

Boy Name #33,458 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carol is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Carol often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #33,458
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie

Also a Girl Name

Carol is also used as a girl name, ranked #2640.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carol

Is Carol a boy or girl name?

Carol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #33458. As a girl name, it is ranked #2640. Carol is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Carol?

Carol is pronounced k-AR-uhl.

How popular is the name Carol?

Carol is currently ranked #33458 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carol?

Common nicknames for Carol include Car, Cay, and Carie.

Is Carol a common or rare name?

Carol is an uncommon name, ranked #33458 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carol

Carol is a boy name .

Is Carol a boy or girl name? Carol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,458 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,640. Carol is more commonly used as a girl name.

Carol is currently ranked #33,458 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carol include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.