What does the name Carlos mean?

The name Carlos means "Man, army, warrior".

What is the origin of the name Carlos?

Carlos is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 2,614 babies were named Carlos in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Carlos is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 2,614 →

All-Time Total: 303,631

Peak Year: 2001

Carlos is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "man" or "free man." Its origin dates back to the Middle Ages.

Boy names closely related to Carlos

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Girl names closely related to Carlos

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Names with similar meaning to Carlos

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