Carel
- Pronunciation
- [Ca-rel]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Strong
- Origin
- French
Carel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 166 baby boys have been named Carel. The name peaked in 1925 with 9 US births that year (rank #2959). In 2024, ranked #9097 nationally — 6,138 places below its 1925 peak.
Other French-Origin Names Like Carel
If you like Carel's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Carel's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Carel
Variant Forms
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Compare Carel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Carel against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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