Adele vs Karol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adele

Girl #799 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#799
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Delly

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Karol

Girl #3,757 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Slovak Czech Hungarian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,757
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Karo, Karola

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Popularity Comparison

Adele Rank #799
Karol Rank #3,757

Adele is more popular, ranked #799 vs #3757 for Karol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adele ___

  • Adele Rose
  • Adele Grace
  • Adele Marie
  • Adele Louise
  • Adele Claire
  • Adele Jane

Karol ___

  • Karol Ania
  • Karol Zofia
  • Karol Maria
  • Karol Aleksandra
  • Karol Natalia
  • Karol Jadwiga

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adele

Eloise Vivienne Celine Hugo Marcel

If you choose Karol

Zofia Agnieszka Marek Piotr Tomasz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adele or Karol more popular?

Adele is more popular, ranked #799 compared to Karol at #3757 in the United States.

What do Adele and Karol mean?

Adele means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin). Karol means "free man" (Germanic via Slavic origin).

Are Adele and Karol boy or girl names?

Adele is primarily a girl name. Karol is primarily a girl name.

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