Carlo vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Carlo Rank #918

Carl Rank #1,035

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carlo or Carl more popular?

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Carl mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Carlo and Carl boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.