Boy
Germanic / Italian
2 syllables
Carlo
KAR-loh
/ˈkɑr.loʊ/
"Free and strong" — the Italian form of Charles with Mediterranean warmth and elegance
Carlo is the Italian form of Charles, derived from the Old Germanic karl meaning free man or strong man. It is one of Italy's most enduring given names, carrying the prestige of Charlemagne (Carlo Magno) and centuries of Italian aristocratic tradition. Carlo has a warm, Mediterranean romance that makes it a beloved name in Italy, Latin America, and among those with Italian heritage worldwide.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesCar · lo
GenderBoy
OriginGermanic / Italian
Root WordKarl (Charles)
MeaningFree man, strong man
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1950
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayNovember 4
Nicknames
CarliCarlyLino
About the Name Carlo
Carlo means free man or strong man, as the Italian form of Charles, from the Germanic karl.
Carlo is the Italian form of Karl/Charles and has been used in Italy since the medieval period, associated with Charlemagne.
Carlo is very popular in Italy and Latin America and is used by families with Italian heritage worldwide.
Carlo Antonio, Carlo Marco, and Carlo Lorenzo are elegantly Italian combinations.
Carlo suggests warmth, sociability, and a passion for life — the quintessential Mediterranean spirit.
The Italian spelling is Carlo. The Spanish/Portuguese form is Carlos. Charles is the English equivalent.
Personality of Carlo
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Carlo
Creativity
76%
Elegance
84%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
78%
Warmth
86%
Famous People Named Carlo
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Carlo Goldoni
18th-century Venetian playwright, reformer of Italian comedy
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Carlo Ancelotti
Italian football manager, one of the most decorated coaches in history
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Carlo Collodi
Italian author who created Pinocchio
Middle Names for Carlo
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Carlo
Carlo Antonio
Carlo Marco
Carlo Giuseppe
Carlo Alberto
Carlo Emilio
Carlo Francesco
Carlo Luigi
Carlo Lorenzo
Carlo Mario
Carlo Angelo
Names Similar to Carlo
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History of Carlo
742
Charlemagne (Carlo Magno) born, his legacy makes the name synonymous with royal power
1500
Carlo one of the most popular given names throughout the Italian peninsula
1883
Carlo Collodi publishes Pinocchio, cementing the name in global culture
1950
Carlo widely used among Italian-American immigrant communities
Numerology & Symbolism of Carlo
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Red
💎
Lucky Stone
Coral
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Carnation
Carlo Around the World
How Carlo is written in different languages and scripts
كارلو
Arabic
カルロ
Japanese
Карло
Russian
카를로
Korean
卡丹洛
Chinese
Κάρλο
Greek
कार्लो
Hindi
קרלו
Hebrew
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