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Carlo vs Roberto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roberto

Boy #554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame, shining glory"

Origin: Germanic Hrodebert

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#554
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Carlo Rank #918
Roberto Rank #554

Roberto is more popular, ranked #554 vs #918 for Carlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlo or Roberto more popular?

Roberto is more popular, ranked #554 compared to Carlo at #918 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Roberto mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Roberto means "bright fame, shining glory" (Germanic Hrodebert origin).

Are Carlo and Roberto boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Roberto is primarily a boy name.

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