Carlo
Carlo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หkษษนloส/ ยท /หkษหlษส/
Meaning and origin of Carlo
- A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Charles.
Etymology
From Italian Carlo, from Latin Carolus, from Germanic. Doublet of Charles, Carl, and Carlos.
How popular is Carlo?
Since 1880, 80 girls and 15,920 boys in the U.S. have been named Carlo (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4261 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #470 in 1923. In 2025 it ranked #869 for boys, with 276 babies given the name.
Names similar to Carlo
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Carlo
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Carlo FAQ
What does the name Carlo mean?
A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Charles. From Italian Carlo, from Latin Carolus, from Germanic. Doublet of Charles, Carl, and Carlos.
What is the origin of the name Carlo?
Carlo is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Carlo?
Since 1880, 80 girls and 15,920 boys in the U.S. have been named Carlo (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4261 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #470 in 1923. In 2025 it ranked #869 for boys, with 276 babies given the name.
Is Carlo a boy or girl name?
Carlo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 80 girls and 15,920 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.