Carlo vs Carmine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#918
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carl, Lito, Car

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Carmine

Boy #1,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, poem"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Italian-American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,099
Total SSA Count
196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carmy, Car

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlo Rank #918
Carmine Rank #1,099

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 vs #1099 for Carmine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlo ___

  • Carlo Antonio
  • Carlo Giovanni
  • Carlo Matteo
  • Carlo Lorenzo
  • Carlo Salvatore
  • Carlo Francesco

Carmine ___

  • Carmine Anthony
  • Carmine Joseph
  • Carmine Michael
  • Carmine Salvatore
  • Carmine Rocco
  • Carmine Dominic

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlo

Marco Luca Sofia Giulia Lorenzo

If you choose Carmine

Vincenzo Giuseppina Rocco Lucia Enzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlo or Carmine more popular?

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 compared to Carmine at #1099 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Carmine mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Carmine means "song, poem" (Latin origin).

Are Carlo and Carmine boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Carmine is primarily a boy name.

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