Carlos 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 2,614 boys in the United States.
Carlos at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑː.lɒs/
Also spelled
Charles
About the name Carlos
Carlos belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese 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. It travels in a few spellings: Charles.
In the United States, Carlos first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #59 in 1999, and in 2024 2,614 babies received the name — 304,581 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Carlos 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 Carlos a boy or girl name?
Carlos is a boy name. In 2024, 2,614 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Carlos?
Carlos comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. It is also spelled Charles.
How popular is the name Carlos?
Carlos first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #59 in 1999, and 2,614 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Carlos?
Carlos is pronounced /ˈkɑː.lɒs/ (IPA).
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