Karol vs Marisa

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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Marisa

Girl #3,902 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,902
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Risa

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Popularity Comparison

Karol Rank #3,757
Marisa Rank #3,902

Karol is more popular, ranked #3757 vs #3902 for Marisa.

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

Marisa ___

  • Marisa Grace
  • Marisa Joy
  • Marisa Anne
  • Marisa Lynn
  • Marisa Claire
  • Marisa Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karol

Zofia Agnieszka Marek Piotr Tomasz

If you choose Marisa

Lucia Isabella Marco Gianna Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karol or Marisa more popular?

Karol is more popular, ranked #3757 compared to Marisa at #3902 in the United States.

What do Karol and Marisa mean?

Karol means "free man" (Germanic via Slavic origin). Marisa means "of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Karol and Marisa boy or girl names?

Karol is primarily a girl name. Marisa is primarily a girl name.

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