Carlo vs Santos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

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Carlo Rank #918

Santos Rank #832

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 vs #918 for Carlo.

Is Carlo or Santos more popular?

Santos is more popular, ranked #832 compared to Carlo at #918 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Santos mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Carlo and Santos boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Santos is primarily a boy name.