Carol Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carol Name at a Glance

Name	Carol
Meaning	A feminine form of Charles meaning strong or manly. Also a diminutive of Caroline. Also used as the feminine of Carl meaning joy.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Carol Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carol means “A feminine form of Charles meaning strong or manly. Also a diminutive of Caroline. Also used as the feminine of Carl meaning joy”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Carol Name Origin

Our database records Carol under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Carol a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Carol is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Carol

When considering Carol for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.