Karol
Boy name · 36 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Karol: 36 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2011.
The name Karol is the Polish, Slovak, and Czech form of Carolus, the Latin version of Charles, which ultimately derives from the Germanic word *karlaz* meaning "free man." A particularly famous bearer was Karol Wojtyła, who reigned as Pope John Paul II from 1978 to 2005, a hugely influential figure in modern history. While not a place name in Scotland, the root *karl* also appears in the city of Karlsruhe in Germany. Karol is less common in Scotland than its English equivalent, Charles, though the Scottish Gaelic form Tearlach shares the same meaning. It’s a strong, classic name with a distinctly Central European feel, and the accent over the 'o' is sometimes dropped in anglicised usage.
Boy 9 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20117 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #7203 babies
- Total births
- 36since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 28%vs prior 5y