Free man
Karel is the Central European form of Charles, derived from the Germanic word 'karlaz'. It traditionally signifies a free person who was not of noble birth but held legal rights.
Less common today
Karel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,638 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Influential Czech writer who popularized the word 'robot'
Renowned Czech pop singer known as the 'Sinatra of the East'
British filmmaker and pioneer of the British Free Cinema movement
Czech actor known for roles in 'Hellboy' and 'The Bourne Supremacy'
