Karol vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Karol Rank #3,757
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karol

Zofia Agnieszka Marek Piotr Tomasz

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karol or Theodore more popular?

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

What do Karol and Theodore mean?

Karol means "free man" (Germanic via Slavic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Karol and Theodore boy or girl names?

Karol is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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