Carlo vs Marcello

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

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Marcello

Boy #1,004 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Brazilian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,004
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marco, Marce, Cello

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlo Rank #918
Marcello Rank #1,004

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 vs #1004 for Marcello.

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

Marcello ___

  • Marcello Antonio
  • Marcello Luca
  • Marcello Romano
  • Marcello James
  • Marcello Giovanni
  • Marcello Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlo

Marco Luca Sofia Giulia Lorenzo

If you choose Marcello

Leonardo Lorenzo Valentina Giulia Enzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlo or Marcello more popular?

Carlo is more popular, ranked #918 compared to Marcello at #1004 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Marcello mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Marcello means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Carlo and Marcello boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Marcello is primarily a boy name.

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