Carrel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Germanic/French
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Carrel is a variant of Carl, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
Meaning of the Name Carrel
Carrel is a variant of the name Carl, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl. The name Karl comes from the Old Norse word 'karl', meaning 'man' or 'free man'. Carrel is a surname that originated from the French word 'carrel', which means 'to surround or enclose'. It can also refer to a small room or space, such as a study or a cubicle.
Popularity of the Name Carrel
The popularity for the name Carrel peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 16 births, which ranked number 4,350 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Carrel had the most female births in 1943 with 6, which ranked number 4,195 out of 5,368 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1924 with 16, which ranked number 2,043 out of 4,970 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Carrel
Popularity of Carrel by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Carrel. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Carrel in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Carrel is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Carrel
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