What is the origin of the name Carmelo?

Carmelo is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Carmelo?

Carmelo is currently ranked #699 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Carmelo?

Carmelo is pronounced kar-MEH-loh.

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Carmelo

kar-MEH-loh

Popularity

#699

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

12,794

Peak Year

#514 in 2013

First Recorded

1904

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Carmelo is an Italian and Spanish name derived from Mount Carmel in Israel, meaning 'garden' or 'orchard'.

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Carm Melo

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Carmelo Anthony
American professional basketball player

Nicknames

Carm Melo

Similar Names

Mateo Ricardo Leonardo Sergio

Personality Traits

CharmingPassionateArtisticSociable

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