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Carlos

KAR-los

Popularity

#135

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

306,621

Peak Year

#6,864 in 2001

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Carlos is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Carlos Santana

    Mexican-American guitarist and musician.

  • Carlos Slim

    Mexican businessman and philanthropist.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

charmingoutgoinggenerousdetermined

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