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Carlos

Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-ohs ]

Girl Name #69,816 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carlos is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHRL-ohs.

Parents who love the name Carlos often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#69,816
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carlie

Also a Boy Name

Carlos is also used as a boy name, ranked #135.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlos

Is Carlos a boy or girl name?
Carlos is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69816. As a boy name, it is ranked #135. Carlos is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Carlos?
Carlos is pronounced k-AHRL-ohs.
How popular is the name Carlos?
Carlos is currently ranked #69816 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Carlos?
Common nicknames for Carlos include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie.
Is Carlos a common or rare name?
Carlos is an uncommon name, ranked #69816 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carlos

Carlos is a girl name .

Is Carlos a boy or girl name? Carlos is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,816 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #135. Carlos is more commonly used as a boy name.

Carlos is currently ranked #69,816 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carlos include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Carlos 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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