Boy name
Carlos name meaning
“free man”
Carlos is a masculine name meaning “free man,” rooted in the Germanic word karl. That word means “man” and was also used for a free man. Carlos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles, connecting its meaning and origin with that related name.
What does Carlos mean?
Free man
In Indonesian: laki-laki merdeka
Origin and cultural usage of Carlos
Carlos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles. It derives from Germanic karl, 'man', also used for a free man.
Name combinations with Carlos
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Carlos, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Carlos: free man
- Angga: body, limb
- Perwira: valiant; military officer
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Meaning of each word
- Carlos: free man
- Sumpeno: dream, aspiration
- Dewata: a deity or divine being
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Carlos Swastono
Meaning of each word
- Carlos: free man
- Swastono: healthy and well
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Meaning of each word
- Murwanto: beginning, origin
- Carlos: free man
- Adiguna: outstanding in ability
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Carlos Mardiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Carlos: free man
- Mardiansyah: king; ruler
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Meaning of each word
- Carlos: free man
- Syaputra: son, male child
- Inu: prince; royal son
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How to pronounce Carlos
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦂꦭꦺꦴꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮁᮜᮧᮞ᮪ |
Is Carlos a boy’s name?
Yes, Carlos is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Carlos ranks #1,972 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Carlos
Famous people named Carlos
- Carlos De Mello · b. 1967
- Carlos de Fatima · b. 1960
- Carlos Lopez
- Carlos Djaafara · b. 1958
- Carlos Michael Kodoati · b. 1986
- Carlos Raja Gukguk
FAQ about the name Carlos
What is the meaning of Carlos?
Carlos means free man. Carlos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles. It derives from Germanic karl, 'man', also used for a free man.
Is Carlos a boy’s name?
Yes, Carlos is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Carlos?
Carlos is of European origin.
How many syllables does Carlos have?
Carlos has 2 syllables (Car-los) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Carlos?
Carlos ranks #1,972 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Carlos?
Some ideas: Carlos Angga Perwira; Carlos Sumpeno Dewata; Carlos Swastono.
Famous people named Carlos?
Notable people named Carlos include Carlos De Mello, Carlos de Fatima, Carlos Lopez.
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