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
Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 vs #37073 for Loys.
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Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 compared to Loys at #37073 in the United States.
Carlos means "strong, virile" (Old High German origin).
Carlos is primarily a boy name. Loys is primarily a boy name.