Carlos vs Thiago

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

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Thiago

Boy #55 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#55
Total SSA Count
5,289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tiago, Iago

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlos Rank #135
Thiago Rank #55

Thiago is more popular, ranked #55 vs #135 for Carlos.

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

Thiago ___

  • Thiago Antonio
  • Thiago Eduardo
  • Thiago Luis
  • Thiago Carlos
  • Thiago Miguel
  • Thiago Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlos

Miguel Diego Sofia Valentina Isabella

If you choose Thiago

Valentina Sofia Lucas Gabriel Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlos or Thiago more popular?

Thiago is more popular, ranked #55 compared to Carlos at #135 in the United States.

What do Carlos and Thiago mean?

Carlos means "strong, virile" (Old High German origin). Thiago means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carlos and Thiago boy or girl names?

Carlos is primarily a boy name. Thiago is primarily a boy name.

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