The nameKarel
Karel is the Czech and Dutch form of Charles.
- Boy's name
- Czech and Dutch
- Feast day
Meaning
Karel comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
Origin
Czech and Dutch.
History
In England and Wales Karel was 2020th in 1996.
Did you know?
- The word robot first appeared in Karel Čapek's 1920 play R.U.R. It was his brother Josef who suggested it.
Famous people named Karel
- Karel Čapek, writer who introduced the word robot
Popularity of the name Karel
Karel in the United States
Karel was most popular in the United States in the 1940s, with 400 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Karel. Its rise began around 1916, and it peaked in 1939. Half of all babies named Karel in the United States were born before 1958, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Karel in France
Karel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 265 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Karel. Its rise began around 1928, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Karel in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 12 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Karel in Belgium
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karel mean?
Karel comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
What is the origin of the name Karel?
Czech and Dutch.
Is Karel a girl's or a boy's name?
Karel is a boy's name. In the United States, 67% of the babies named Karel are girls.
What are the variants of the name Karel?
Variants and related names of Karel include Charles.
Who are famous people named Karel?
Karel Čapek, writer who introduced the word robot.