Carlo
Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carlo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 80 babies have been named Carlo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,782 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,782
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Carlo is also used as a boy name, ranked #918.
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"stony place, rocky terrain"
#35,980 in US
Germanic origin
"noble (from Henriette/Henri)"
#35,786 in US
Old French chiffe origin
"rag, cloth"
#35,841 in US
Old Norse (Ingiramr) origin
"raven of Ing"
#35,705 in US
Irish Gaelic dubh + diminutive origin
"little dark one, dark-haired"
#35,663 in US
French/Dutch origin
"small swift warship"
#35,597 in US
American/French/Hebrew origin
"dear Marie, beloved sea"
#35,590 in US
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About the Name Carlo
Carlo is a girl name .
Is Carlo a boy or girl name? Carlo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,782 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #918. Carlo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carlo is currently ranked #35,782 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlo include Car, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlo include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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