Carole
A boys’ name of Latin origin, meaning song of joy; a form of Carol.
Carole by the numbers
Carole was given to 8 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 8,409 babies in 1942, so it is a 1940s name that has since fallen a long way.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Carole. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Carolfree man or strong; a form of Charles113 in the US (2017)
- Carlofree man; Italian form of Charles27 in England and Wales (2025)
- Carlylefrom the peasants fortress32 in the US (2017)
- Camileyoung ceremonial attendant; a form of Camilla20 in the US (2017)
- Carrolldescendant of cearbhall, fierce in battle11 in the US (2017)
- Carlesa form of Charles; free man or strong6 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Carole
Names that are said the same way as Carole, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean joy
Like Carole, each of these has joy in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Asherhappy, blessed6,076 in the US (2017)
- Edendelight, paradise594 in England and Wales (2025)
- Felixhappy; fortunate811 in England and Wales (2025)
- Tatumcheerful or bringer of joy1,159 in the US (2017)
- Joyjoy; gladness and pleasure971 in the US (2017)
- Winstonwine town; joy stone; place name785 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean song or music
Like Carole, each of these has song or music in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Harperharp player10,735 in the US (2017)
- Ariamelody, air; lioness7,160 in the US (2017)
- Carmensong; poem; possibly from mount carmel789 in the US (2017)
- Apollogreek god of music, poetry, and sun525 in the US (2017)
- Rishisage; seer; poet28 in England and Wales (2025)
- Tadhgpoet or philosopher98 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Carole
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