Averly vs Carol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carol

Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,640
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Caro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Averly Rank #2,527
Carol Rank #2,640

Averly is more popular, ranked #2527 vs #2640 for Carol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Averly ___

  • Averly Grace
  • Averly Rose
  • Averly Mae
  • Averly Jane
  • Averly Quinn
  • Averly Skye

Carol ___

  • Carol Anne
  • Carol Lynn
  • Carol Jean
  • Carol Marie
  • Carol Elizabeth
  • Carol Sue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Averly

Emberly Waverly Hadley Beckett Sawyer

If you choose Carol

Linda Barbara Sandra Richard Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Averly or Carol more popular?

Averly is more popular, ranked #2527 compared to Carol at #2640 in the United States.

What do Averly and Carol mean?

Averly means "elf counsel (from Avery root)" (Old English origin). Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin).

Are Averly and Carol boy or girl names?

Averly is primarily a girl name. Carol is primarily a girl name.

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