Karol is a girl's name of Slavic origin meaning “Free man; Germanic origin meaning "independent person".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Kar. As of 2026, Karol ranks #910 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #424 in 1944.
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KAIR-ul
Phonetic spelling
Currently #910 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Karol means “Free man; Germanic origin meaning "independent person".” It is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Karol is pronounced KAIR-ul.
Karol is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Karol currently ranks #910 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Karol include Kar.
Middle names that pair well with Karol include Karol Rose, Karol Grace, Karol Marie, Karol Jane.
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