Carlos name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Carlos c(a)-rlos
Meaning: Manly, Strong, Man, Husband, Vigorous, Free Man and Army
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What does Carlos mean?

Dominant and Perpetual Carlos came from Old High German and Germanic is used as a gender insensitive name, meaning of Carlos is "Strong and Manly, Strong, Man, Husband, Vigorous, Free Man or Army" is majorly used in Swedish, Danish, English, Norwegian, Spanish, Finnish and Portuguese.

Also Carlos is Spanish form of Karl. It is celebrated on March 2 or November 4.

How do I pronounce Carlos?

c(a)-rlos is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Carlos. Some people pronounce it as car-los.

Variants of Carlos

Carolus, Carlo, Carl, Charles, Karl, Decarlos, Carlosdaniel, Arlo, Carel, Kalle, Cheriline, Carrol, Johncharles, Charlesanthony, Háriolus

Nicknames for Carlos

Some potential nicknames for given name Carlos include:

Names that rhyme with Carlos

How popular is the name Carlos?

Carlos was a very popular name in United States. Over 290791 babies have been named Carlos since 1880. When at the peak of its usage in 1999, it ranked 59th when 6841 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 230 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 43 times Also, Carlos was among the popular names in France.

Since emerging in 1900 around 10554 babies have been given the name. When at the peak of its usage in 1973, 848 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 86th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 119 years. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 100 baby names 4 times Also, a popular name in Spain with over 37131 new-borns have been given the name since 2002.

At the peak of its usage in 2002, it ranked 9th when 3593 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 10 baby names 3 times

Carlos is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 2003, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 401 on boy names chart when 65 babies were given the name Carlos. There are over 1119 babies that have been given the name Carlos in England and Wales.

Carlos is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 280 on boy names chart when 26 babies were named Carlos.

Over 359 babies in Switzerland have been named Carlos.

Carlos is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, although it has been in use since 1969 but could not make beyond the top 300.

Also, it is among the top 600 boy names in Belgium. Over 182 babies in Belgium have been named Carlos. However things change on global perspective, Carlos is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala, Chile, Mozambique, Angola, Portugal, Honduras, Bolivia, Cuba, El Salvador, Philippines and Dominican Republic.

Also the baby name is popular in Costa Rica, Paraguay, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Guinea-Bissau, Puerto Rico, Panama, East Timor, Canada, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Cape Verde, Kenya, England, Germany and Congo. At least, 9490000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181372839973710
20171323058
20161303184
20151173414
20141173413
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What numerology tells about Carlos?

You remind people that life is for you to live it, and not survive, something many do these days. Positive energy adores your spirit. You appreciate your time enough not to spend it on doing things you don't want and stupid people. You are talkative only with people who have something smart to say. If someone surprises you in a positive way, that's fine. But it will take long until they earn your trust and full respect.

Looking for names similar to Carlos? Please go through the following names

  •  Michaela - Prevalent unisex name Michaela is chiefly used in English and Swedish which originated from Hebrew, meaning of Michaela is "Who is Like God, Who Resembles God or Gift from God". In 2016, prevalent Michaela ranked 472 in baby girl names list in United States
  •  Christopher - Renowned and Enduring Christopher is originated from Old Greek is primarily used in Icelandic, Greenlandic and English and is given to both boys and girls, Christopher means "Carrying Christ, To Carry or Christ-bearer"
  •  Kyle - Acclaimed and All time favorite Kyle came from Old Irish and Celtic languages bestowed upon both boys and girls which is used specifically in Norwegian, English and Swedish, meaning of Kyle is "The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender, Victory or A Church"
  •  Desiree - Desiree's meaning is The Wished-For or Longing is used largely in Danish, Finnish and Swedish which of Latin and French origin is bestowed upon both sexes
  •  Lewis means Fighter, Renowned Warrior or Loud is rooted from Celtic and Germanic largely used in Finnish, Swedish and Danish is used as a gender-neutral name
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Sibling Names for Carlos

Looking for a baby name that matches with your first-born child "Carlos"? Here's a curated list of sibling names to help you choose the perfect moniker for your second bundle of joy. From classic choices to trendy options, there's something here for everyone!

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Famous people named Carlos

  • Carlos Menem, Argentine politician
  • Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Santiago, layperson of the Roman Catholic Church,
  • Carlos Kleiber, German-born Austrian conductor
  • Carlos Santiago Nino, Argentine moral, legal and political philosopher
  • Carlos Manuel Pruneda, "
  • Carlos Roberto Reina, politician of the Liberal Party of Honduras
  • Carlos Mesa, Bolivian historian and former politician
  • Carlos Lyra, Brazilian singer and composer of numerous bossa nova and Música popular brasileira classics
  • Carlos Durán Cartín, an accomplished doctor of medicine
  • Carlos Mastronardi, Argentine journalist, poet, and translator
  • Carlos Castillo Armas, Guatemalan military officer and politician
  • Carlos Andrés Pérez, Venezuelan politician
  • Carlos Chávez, Mexican composer, conductor, music theorist
  • Carlos Enrique Díaz de León, provisional President of Guatemala
  • Carlos Orta, dancer
  • Carlos di Sarli, Argentine tango musician, orchestra leader
  • Carlos Pellegrini, was Vice President of Argentina and became President of Argentina
  • Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, Chilean Army officer and political figure
  • Carlos Lopes, Portuguese former long-distance runner
  • Carlos Lleras Restrepo, 22nd President of Colombia from 1966 to 1970
  • Carlos Antonio López, served as leader of Paraguay from 1841 to 1862
  • Carlos Ulrrico Cesco, Argentine astronomer
  • Carlos Hartling, German-born composer from Honduras,
  • Carlos Torres, Chilean astronomer of the University of Chile and an individual member of the International Astronomical Union on several commissions
  • Carlos Paredes, virtuoso Portuguese guitar player and composer,
  • Carlos Mayans, became mayor of the city of Wichita
  • Carlos Pinto, popular Chilean journalist and television presenter
  • Carlos Mota Pinto, Portuguese professor and politician
  • Carlos Luz, Brazilian politician
  • Carlos Ruckauf, Peronist politician in Argentina
  • Carlos Sandoval, Is a Mexican/German freelance composer and multimedia artist mostly recognized for his work joining technology and a Gestalt approach to the art of music composition and performance
  • Carlos María de Alvear, Argentine soldier and statesman
  • Carlos Paião, very popular singer and songwriter from Portugal
  • Carlos D. Cidon, internationally renowned chef and author
  • Carlos Martínez, Spanish mime actor
  • Carlos Schwabe, Swiss Symbolist painter and printmaker
  • Carlos Meléndez, Puerto Rican who is a former member of Menudo
  • Carlos Núñez Muñoz, Galician musician and multi-instrumentalist
  • Carlos Dávila, Chilean political figure, journalist
  • Carlos Arias Navarro, GE, OCIII
  • Carlos Wilcox, minor American poet
  • Carlos Cadena, Mexican American lawyer
  • Carlos Baker, American writer
  • Carlos Carnero, Member of the European Parliament for the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party
  • Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, East Timorese Roman Catholic bishop
  • Carlos I. Noriega, Peruvian and U.S. citizen, NASA employee
  • Carlos Duarte Costa, Brazilian Roman Catholic bishop
  • Carlos Finlay, Cuban epidemiologist recognized as a pioneer
  • Carlos Chagas, Brazilian sanitary physician, scientist
  • Carlos Bustamante, Peruvian-American scientist
  • Carlos Valderrama, Colombian former footballer
  • Carlos Salinas de Gortari, Mexican economist and politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party
  • Carlos Castaneda, American author with a Ph
  • Carlos Prío Socarrás, President of Cuba
  • Carlos Montoya, prominent flamenco guitarist and a founder of the modern-day popular flamenco style of music
  • Carlos Monzón, Argentine professional boxer

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