Karel
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhl ]
Karel is a boy baby name. Ranked #10,993 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Karel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 506 babies have been named Karel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karel is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,993 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,993
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Karel is also used as a girl name, ranked #13503.
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About the Name Karel
Karel is a boy name .
Is Karel a boy or girl name? Karel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,993 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,503. Karel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Karel is currently ranked #10,993 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karel include Kar, Kay, and Karie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karel include Kareem . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis