Carlito vs Willian

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlito Rank #5,638
Willian Rank #5,797

Carlito is more popular, ranked #5638 vs #5797 for Willian.

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

Willian ___

  • Willian Carlos
  • Willian Eduardo
  • Willian Santos
  • Willian Felipe
  • Willian Gabriel
  • Willian Lucas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlito

Mateo Emiliano Isabella Valentina Lucia

If you choose Willian

Fernando Lucas Gabriel Isabella Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlito or Willian more popular?

Carlito is more popular, ranked #5638 compared to Willian at #5797 in the United States.

What do Carlito and Willian mean?

Carlito means "little free man, dear little Charles" (Spanish/Germanic origin). Willian means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Carlito and Willian boy or girl names?

Carlito is primarily a boy name. Willian is primarily a boy name.

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