Karroll, of Germanic origin, is derived from the Old Norse elements 'karl' meaning 'strong', 'freeholder', or 'nobleman', and 'ulf' which signifies 'wolf'. This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, often used as a personal name but also appearing as a surname. In many languages, Karroll has variations such as Carlulf, Karlulv, and Karol Woelf. The name has been adopted worldwide, with notable figures like American musician Roky Erickson and English cricketer Colin 'Flick' Carroll.
The name Karroll was not very popular during these years, with only five babies named Karroll being born each in 1948 and again in 1951, resulting in a total of ten children sharing this name over the two-year period.