Carol vs John
Carol
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Free woman
Peak: 1945 (2.26%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Carol | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.01% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 0.01% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 0.02% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 0.04% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 0.09% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 0.39% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 1.84% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 1.49% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 0.84% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 0.28% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 0.06% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 0.04% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 0.02% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Carol or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Carol peaked in 1945 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Carol and John mean?
Carol means "Free woman" while John means "God is gracious".