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Carroll

Pronunciation: [ k-AR-uhl ]

Boy Name #12,270 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Carroll often also consider Crowley, Jeyco, Hasten .

Popularity Over Time

#12,270
Current Rank
Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#12,270
Total SSA Count
8

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carrie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carroll

Is Carroll a boy or girl name?
Carroll is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12270. As a girl name, it is ranked #71302. Carroll is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Carroll?
Carroll is pronounced k-AR-uhl.
How popular is the name Carroll?
Carroll is currently ranked #12270 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Carroll?
Common nicknames for Carroll include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carrie.
Is Carroll a common or rare name?
Carroll is an uncommon name, ranked #12270 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carroll

Carroll is a boy name .

Is Carroll a boy or girl name? Carroll is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,270 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,302. Carroll is more commonly used as a boy name.

Carroll is currently ranked #12,270 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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