Carroll in Irish: Cearul
The Irish form of Carroll is Cearul, a boy's name meaning “sharp, cutting.” Here’s how to say it, where it comes from, and names that go well with it.
Updated September 2026
- Irish form
- Cearul
- Meaning
- Sharp, cutting
- Gender
- Boy
How do you say Carroll in Irish?
Carroll in Irish is Cearul, pronounced KAR-ul. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first.
What does Cearul mean?
Cearul means “sharp, cutting.” Carroll is one of the English forms of the name.
Read more about Cearul: its meaning, origin and stories
How popular is Carroll in Ireland?
Carroll wasn't in the 2025 tables, which list names given to at least three babies. It was last recorded in 1979, when 3 baby boys got the name. It was most popular in 1979, when 3 baby boys were named Carroll, No. 324 that year. It first appears in the records in 1979, with 3 baby boys.
See the numbers by year
| Year | Babies | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 3 | No. 324 |
Cearul in Ogham
Ogham is the oldest way of writing Irish. It was carved along the edges of standing stones, mostly between the 4th and 6th centuries, and read from the bottom up. In later tradition each letter was named after a tree or plant. Here’s Cearul, letter by letter.
- CColl, hazel
- EEadhadh, aspen
- AAilm, pine
- RRuis, elder
- UÚr, heather
- LLuis, rowan
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Names that go with Carroll
Questions about Carroll
- What is Carroll in Irish?
- The Irish form of Carroll is Cearul, pronounced KAR-ul. Cearul means “sharp, cutting.”
- How do you pronounce Cearul?
- Cearul is pronounced KAR-ul. Two syllables, stress on the first.
- Is Carroll a girl's name or a boy's name?
- Carroll is a boy's name.