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Karel
UnisexMeaning of Karel: Dutch: 'free man'
Karel is a unisex name most strongly associated with Dutch naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 14795th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#14795
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,814
First recorded 1916 · peak 1939
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
33% boys · 67% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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