Carlos vs Felix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlos

Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, virile"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#135
Total SSA Count
2,614
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carlito, Carly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlos Rank #135
Felix Rank #177

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 vs #177 for Felix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlos ___

  • Carlos Miguel
  • Carlos Antonio
  • Carlos Eduardo
  • Carlos Fernando
  • Carlos Alberto
  • Carlos Jose

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlos

Miguel Diego Sofia Valentina Isabella

If you choose Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlos or Felix more popular?

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Carlos and Felix mean?

Carlos means "strong, virile" (Old High German origin). Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin).

Are Carlos and Felix boy or girl names?

Carlos is primarily a boy name. Felix is primarily a boy name.

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