Karol vs Lara

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

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Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Karol Rank #3,757
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #3757 for Karol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karol ___

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

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karol

Zofia Agnieszka Marek Piotr Tomasz

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karol or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Karol at #3757 in the United States.

What do Karol and Lara mean?

Karol means "free man" (Germanic via Slavic origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Karol and Lara boy or girl names?

Karol is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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