Carlo

Carlo is the Italian variant of the name Karl or Carl.

What does the name Carlo mean?

The name Carlo comes from Italian and corresponds to Karl or Carl. It has its roots in Old High German and means something like "the man" or "the husband". This derives from the Old High German word "karal", which means "man, husband, lover". In Low German, "karal" evolved into the word "Kerle", which in the Middle Ages referred to the so-called "Freien", meaning citizens who were neither of noble status nor slaves. Therefore, Carlo can also be interpreted as "the free one". Although Carlo was relatively unknown as a boy's name in Germany for a long time, it has seen increasing popularity in recent years. A German spelling, Karlo, also exists but is used less frequently, possibly due to the well-known character Kater Karlo, who is known as the arch-enemy of Mickey Mouse. The Spanish and Portuguese form of the name is Carlos.

Where does the name Carlo come from?

The origin of the name Carlo as the Italian form of Karl goes back to the Old High German word "karal", which means "man, husband, lover".

How do you pronounce Carlo?

The pronunciation of Carlo is soft and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Car-lo" [ˈkaʁlo], with the 'a' sounding open and warm. The open 'o' at the end provides a gentle sound. Carlo conveys an international and stylish feel – lively, harmonious, and present.

When is the name day of Carlo?

September 10, December 15

Popularity

In Germany, Carlo is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 38th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Carlo has been given as a first name about 10,000 times, placing it 73rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 96th.

Nicknames & pet names

Caca / Car / Caralo / Carl / Carlchen / Carletto / Carli / Carlino / Carlito / Carlossimus / Carluchi / Cro / KaterCarlo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Carlo Abarth (Italian motorcycle racer)
• Carlo Allegretti (Italian painter)
• Carlo Ancelotti (Football - legendary player: Among the 5 footballers in the world who managed to win the Champions League both as a player and as a coach.)
• Carlo Antonio Tavella (Italian painter)
• Carlo Bohländer (Jazz musician)
• Carlo Bordini (Italian poet)
• Carlo Boszhard (Dutch television presenter)
• Carlo Broschi (Italian castrato singer Farinelli)
• Carlo Bruno (Composer from Italy)
• Carlo Capra (Italian football player)
• Carlo Collodi (Author of 'Pinocchio', writer, critical journalist)
• Carlo Coppola (Italian painter)
• Carlo Curci (Italian painter)
• Carlo Davies (Football player from Italy)
• Carlo Fedeli (Italian composer)
• Carlo Furlanis (Italian football player)
• Carlo Giuseppe Merlo (Italian architect)
• Carlo Goldoni (Italian writer)
• Carlo Guzzi (Founder of the company 'Moto Guzzi')
• Carlo Janka (Swiss ski racer)