Carlo

Meaning of Carlo

Carlo is a variation of Charles, meaning 'free man'. It signifies someone who is independent and strong.

Carlo has Germanic, Italian roots — browse every Germanic, Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Carlo

After ranking as high as #836 in 2005, Carlo has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Carlo

• Carlo Ancelotti
  Renowned football manager
• Carlo Gambino
  Prominent mafia boss
• Carlo Ponti
  Famous film producer
• Carlo Collodi
  Author of Pinocchio
• Carlo Verdone
  Acclaimed Italian actor

Questions about the name Carlo

What does the name Carlo mean?

Carlo means carlo is a variation of charles, meaning 'free man'. it signifies someone who is independent and strong, and it comes from Germanic, Italian origins.

Is Carlo a boy's or a girl's name?

Carlo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Carlo?

Carlo did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Carlo most popular?

Carlo peaked at #836 in 2005.