Carlo
KAR-lo
Popularity
#914
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
15,721
Peak Year
#253 in 2024
First Recorded
1894
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Carlo is the Italian and Spanish form of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man".
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Carlo Ancelotti
Italian football manager and former player
Carlo Ponti
Italian film producer
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