Carlo vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Carlo Rank #918

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #918 for Carlo.

Is Carlo or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Carlo at #918 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Charles mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Carlo and Charles boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.