Carlo: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Carlo · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Carlo: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Free man»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Germanic
Popularity
69 out of 100
Where Carlo is popular
- ItalyISTAT#53
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About the Name Carlo
With its Germanic heritage, Carlo has long been valued for its meaning, "Free man." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Carlo is said Carlo (2 syllables). Carlo is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Carlo is a steadily chosen option, scoring 69 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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FAQ
What does the name Carlo mean?+
The name Carlo means "Free man".
What is the origin of the name Carlo?+
Carlo is a name of Germanic origin.
Is Carlo a girl or boy name?+
Carlo is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Carlo?+
Carlo is pronounced Carlo (2 syllables).
Is Carlo a popular name?+
Carlo is a steadily chosen option, scoring 69 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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