The nameCarlo
Carlo is the Italian form of Charles. In France it was mostly given in the 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Charles, it comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
Origin
Germanic, through Italian.
History
Found in France since 1906, Carlo peaked in the 1960s, given notably in families of Italian origin. It is rare today.
Famous people named Carlo
- Carlo Ancelotti, Italian football manager
Popularity of the name Carlo
Carlo in France
Carlo was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 505 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Carlo. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Carlo in France were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Carlo in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carlo mean?
Like Charles, it comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
What is the origin of the name Carlo?
Germanic, through Italian.
Is Carlo a girl's or a boy's name?
Carlo is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Carlo?
Variants and related names of Carlo include Carla and Charles.
Who are famous people named Carlo?
Carlo Ancelotti, Italian football manager.