Karlov was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Karlsdorf.
The place is now called Karlov pod Pradědem and belongs to Czech Republic.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsdorf | Austro-Hungary | Römerstadt | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Karlov | Austro-Hungary | Römerstadt | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Karlova Ves | Austro-Hungary | Römerstadt | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Karlov | Czechoslovakia | Rýmařov | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Karlsdorf | Czechoslovakia | Rýmařov | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Karlsdorf | German Empire | Römerstadt | 1938 |
| Karlov | Czechoslovakia | Rýmařov | 1945 |
| Karlov pod Pradědem | Czechoslovakia | Bruntál | 1992 |
| Karlov pod Pradědem | Czech Republic | Bruntál | 1993 |