Carlo vs Charlotte

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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Popularity Comparison

Carlo Rank #918
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #918 for Carlo.

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

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlo

Marco Luca Sofia Giulia Lorenzo

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlo or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Carlo at #918 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Charlotte mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Carlo and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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