Carlo

Carlo is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 253 boys in the United States.

Carlo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑɹloʊ/

About the name Carlo

Carlo belongs to the Spanish and Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Carlo first appears in Social Security records in 1894. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #470 in 1923, and in 2024 253 babies received the name — 15,641 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Carlo in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Best US rank
#470 in 1923
Peak year
2024
Babies named Carlo in 2024
253
Total since 1880
15,641

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carlo mean?

The meaning of Carlo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Carlo a boy or girl name?

Carlo is a boy name. In 2024, 253 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Carlo?

Carlo comes from the Spanish and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Carlo?

Carlo first appears in US records in 1894. Its best-ever ranking was #470 in 1923, and 253 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Carlo?

Carlo is pronounced /ˈkɑɹloʊ/ (IPA).

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