Charlotte vs Karol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Karol Rank #3,757

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3757 for Karol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte 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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Karol

Zofia Agnieszka Marek Piotr Tomasz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Karol more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Karol at #3757 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Karol mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Karol means "free man" (Germanic via Slavic origin).

Are Charlotte and Karol boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Karol is primarily a girl name.

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