Karmelo vs Paulo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karmelo

Boy #1,740 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"garden, orchard; vineyard of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,740
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Karm, Melo, Karo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Karmelo Rank #1,740
Paulo Rank #1,604

Paulo is more popular, ranked #1604 vs #1740 for Karmelo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karmelo ___

  • Karmelo Antonio
  • Karmelo Jose
  • Karmelo Miguel
  • Karmelo Alejandro
  • Karmelo Rafael
  • Karmelo David

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karmelo

Rosario Lourdes Marcos Santiago Carmen

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karmelo or Paulo more popular?

Paulo is more popular, ranked #1604 compared to Karmelo at #1740 in the United States.

What do Karmelo and Paulo mean?

Karmelo means "garden, orchard; vineyard of God" (Hebrew origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Karmelo and Paulo boy or girl names?

Karmelo is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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