Carlo vs Ignacio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #824 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire)

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Carlo Rank #918

Ignacio Rank #824

Ignacio is more popular, ranked #824 vs #918 for Carlo.

Is Carlo or Ignacio more popular?

Ignacio is more popular, ranked #824 compared to Carlo at #918 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Ignacio mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Ignacio means "fiery, ardent" (Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire) origin).

Are Carlo and Ignacio boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Ignacio is primarily a boy name.