The nameCarmelo
Carmelo is an Italian and Spanish boy's name, mostly given in France in the 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Italian and Spanish
Meaning
It comes from Mount Carmel, from the Hebrew karmel, "garden, orchard".
Origin
Italian and Spanish, after Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
History
Found in France since the 1920s, Carmelo peaked in the early 1960s, then became rare.
Famous people named Carmelo
- Carmelo Anthony, American basketball player
Popularity of the name Carmelo
Carmelo in France
Carmelo was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 505 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Carmelo. Its rise began around 1925, and it peaked in 1961. Half of all babies named Carmelo in France were born before 1965, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carmelo mean?
It comes from Mount Carmel, from the Hebrew karmel, "garden, orchard".
What is the origin of the name Carmelo?
Italian and Spanish, after Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Is Carmelo a girl's or a boy's name?
Carmelo is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Carmelo?
Carmelo Anthony, American basketball player.