Carletha vs Farol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farol

Girl #66,829 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lighthouse, lantern, beacon"

Origin: Portuguese/Arabic via Greek

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Spanish Brazilian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,829
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Faro, Roli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Carletha Rank #66,927
Farol Rank #66,829

Farol is more popular, ranked #66829 vs #66927 for Carletha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carletha ___

No pairings available yet.

Farol ___

  • Farol Luna
  • Farol Marina
  • Farol Isabel
  • Farol Lucia
  • Farol Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carletha

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If you choose Farol

Coral Marina Pedro Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carletha or Farol more popular?

Farol is more popular, ranked #66829 compared to Carletha at #66927 in the United States.

What do Carletha and Farol mean?

Farol means "lighthouse, lantern, beacon" (Portuguese/Arabic via Greek origin).

Are Carletha and Farol boy or girl names?

Carletha is primarily a girl name. Farol is primarily a girl name.

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