US Popularity:26662
Origin:German
Meaning:Free man
Karel is a gender-neutral name of German origin. It derives from the Old German name Karl, meaning “free man.” This variant is predominantly found in the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, but is used in many other countries, too. Other variants of this name include Charles, Carl, Carol and Carlos. If you hope baby will grow up to be a free spirit, Karel could be the perfect name for them!
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How Popular Is The Name Karel?

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Overall:Karel is currently #26662 in U.S. births
Boy:Karel is currently #12966 in U.S. births

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