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Carrol

Pronunciation: [ k-AR-uhl ]

Boy Name #12,201 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Carrol is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Carrol often also consider Ramey, Clearance, Keyori .

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Popularity Over Time

#12,201
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#12,201
Total SSA Count
8

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carrie

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Carrol is also used as a girl name, ranked #70274.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrol

Is Carrol a boy or girl name?
Carrol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12201. As a girl name, it is ranked #70274. Carrol is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Carrol?
Carrol is pronounced k-AR-uhl.
How popular is the name Carrol?
Carrol is currently ranked #12201 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Carrol?
Common nicknames for Carrol include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carrie.
Is Carrol a common or rare name?
Carrol is an uncommon name, ranked #12201 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carrol

Carrol is a boy name .

Is Carrol a boy or girl name? Carrol is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,201 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,274. Carrol is more commonly used as a boy name.

Carrol is currently ranked #12,201 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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