Carlito vs Costa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlito

Boy #5,638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little free man, dear little Charles"

Origin: Spanish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,638
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carl, Carli, Lito

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Costa

Boy #5,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"coast, shore"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,514
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cos

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlito Rank #5,638
Costa Rank #5,514

Costa is more popular, ranked #5514 vs #5638 for Carlito.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlito ___

  • Carlito Miguel
  • Carlito Antonio
  • Carlito Rey
  • Carlito Cruz
  • Carlito Javier
  • Carlito Eduardo

Costa ___

  • Costa James
  • Costa Michael
  • Costa Alexander
  • Costa Luke
  • Costa Rafael
  • Costa Marco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlito

Mateo Emiliano Isabella Valentina Lucia

If you choose Costa

Luca Marco Sofia Elena Dario

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlito or Costa more popular?

Costa is more popular, ranked #5514 compared to Carlito at #5638 in the United States.

What do Carlito and Costa mean?

Carlito means "little free man, dear little Charles" (Spanish/Germanic origin). Costa means "coast, shore" (Latin origin).

Are Carlito and Costa boy or girl names?

Carlito is primarily a boy name. Costa is primarily a boy name.

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