Carles
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRLZ ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carles first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 314 babies have been named Carles in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carles is past its peak , currently ranked #20,065 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,065
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Carles is also used as a girl name, ranked #63518.
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"botanical variant name"
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Germanic origin
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Old English/Flemish origin
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Old High German origin
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Spanish Catholic origin
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About the Name Carles
Carles is a boy name .
Is Carles a boy or girl name? Carles is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,065 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,518. Carles is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carles is currently ranked #20,065 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carles include Car, Carl, Carly, Carlie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carles include Carlos, Carlo, Carl, Carlton, Carlisle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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