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Ignacio vs Carlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#918
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ignacio Rank #824
Carlo Rank #918

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ignacio or Carlo more popular?

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

What do Ignacio and Carlo mean?

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

Are Ignacio and Carlo boy or girl names?

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

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