Carlos
Carlos: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หkษห.lษs/ ยท /หkษษน.loสs/
Meaning and origin of Carlos
- A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.
Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese and Spanish Carlos. Doublet of Carl, Charles, and Karl.
How popular is Carlos?
Since 1880, 2,040 girls and 307,036 boys in the U.S. have been named Carlos (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1810 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #59 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #150 for boys, with 2,418 babies given the name.
Names similar to Carlos
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Carlos FAQ
What does the name Carlos mean?
A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl. Borrowed from Portuguese and Spanish Carlos. Doublet of Carl, Charles, and Karl.
What is the origin of the name Carlos?
Carlos is listed as a name of Portuguese or from Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Carlos?
Since 1880, 2,040 girls and 307,036 boys in the U.S. have been named Carlos (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1810 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #59 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #150 for boys, with 2,418 babies given the name.
Is Carlos a boy or girl name?
Carlos is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,040 girls and 307,036 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.