Carmelo

Meaning of Carmelo

This name comes from a word meaning 'vineyard' or 'garden'. It's often associated with a place where grapes are grown.

Carmelo has Italian, Spanish roots — browse every Italian, Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Carmelo

Carmelo has cooled off, slipping to #712 in 2025, down from a peak of #516 in 2013.

Notable people named Carmelo

• Carmelo Anthony
  Famous NBA basketball player
• Carmelo Hayes
  Professional wrestler, NXT champion
• Carmelo Bene
  Influential Italian actor, director
• Carmelo Arden Quin
  Argentine artist, concrete poet
• Carmelo Egido
  Spanish composer, conductor

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Questions about the name Carmelo

What does the name Carmelo mean?

Carmelo means this name comes from a word meaning 'vineyard' or 'garden'. it's often associated with a place where grapes are grown, and it comes from Italian, Spanish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Carmelo?

In 2025, Carmelo ranked #712 for boys, down from #698 the year before.

When was Carmelo most popular?

Carmelo peaked at #516 in 2013.