Carlus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carlus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 374 babies have been named Carlus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,497 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,497
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Carlus is also used as a girl name, ranked #63832.
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About the Name Carlus
Carlus is a boy name .
Is Carlus a boy or girl name? Carlus is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,497 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,832. Carlus is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carlus is currently ranked #15,497 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlus include Car, Carl, Carly, Carlie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlus include Carlos, Carlo, Carl, Carlton, Carlisle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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