Carlos
Meaning
"strong, virile"
Origin: Old High German
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #135
- Total SSA Count
- 2,614
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Carlito, Carly
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strong, virile"
Origin: Old High German
"free woman"
Origin: French
Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #135 for Carlos.
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Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Carlos at #135 in the United States.
Carlos means "strong, virile" (Old High German origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).
Carlos is primarily a boy name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.