Caryl

English, feminine variation of Charles

"free man"

Caryl Origin and Meaning

The name Caryl is a girl's name.

Caryl is a unisex name though more commonly used for females, derived from either the masculine name Carl (meaning 'free man' in Germanic languages) or as a variation of Carol, which has Latin roots meaning 'song' or 'hymn.' With its distinctive spelling, Caryl emerged as a literary name choice in the early 20th century, perhaps influenced by notable writers who bore the name. The name has a refined, intellectual quality and remains uncommon, appealing to those who appreciate understated elegance. Its simple pronunciation paired with the unique spelling gives it a subtle distinctiveness. Though never reaching high popularity rankings, Caryl has maintained a steady presence, particularly in literary and artistic circles.

Caryl Rank in US Top 1000

# 848 in the US

Famous People Named Caryl

• Caryl Lincoln American actress
• Caryl Churchill English playwright
• Caryl Brahms (born Doris Caroline Abrahams) English critic and novelist
• Caryl M. Stern American author and activist