Origin, Meaning, And History Of Carlos
Carlos is a masculine name derived from the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of the English name Charles. It has its roots in the Germanic name Karl or Carl, which means ‘free man’ and traces its origin back to Old West Norse. An alternative theory proposes that it is derived from the common Germanic term harjaz meaning ‘army.’
Karl is a common variant of Charles in Germany, Austria, and other Scandinavian countries. Meanwhile, Carl is yet another variant that gained popularity through many famous monarchs of Sweden, including Carl XVI Gustaf.
Charles is commonly found in French and English-speaking countries bearing the same meaning. An Old English descendant of Charles was Ċeorl or Ċearl, made famous the King Cearl of Mercia. A famous bearer of the name includes Charles the Great, also known as Charlemagne or Karolus in Latin.
Charlemagne, Karolous or Charles the great was the King of Franks and Lombards who later became the Roman Emperor in 800 A.D. He was a renowned leader who united the western and central Europe.
Another famous bearer of the name was Carlos III, the King of Spain. His firm and intelligent leadership marked one of the most successful periods in Spanish history. Additionally, he was known for regalism and enlightened absolutism.
Carlito and Carlitos are common diminutives of Carlos in Spanish. Carla and Carolina, on the other hand, are Carlos’s feminine equivalents. Some variants of Carlos in other languages and cultures include Carl, Karl, Karel, Carel, Carol, Charles, Charley, Charlie, Kaarel, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Charly, and Charlot.
In fiction,Don Carlosis a tragedy written by Friedrich Schiller based on the historical namesake Prince of Asturias. In the play, Don Carlos was given to the Inquisition by his father, King Phillip II of Spain.
Carlos Oliveirais a fictional protagonist of the popular video game titled Resident Evil 3, published by Capcom. He is described as a former guerrilla fighter from South America working as a mercenary.Carlos Nietofrom the American television series Third Watch andCarl Solisfrom the ABC series Desperate Housewives are some more fictional characters who carry this name.
Carlos
Boy
Christianity
Brazilian, Spanish
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1 word, 6 letters, 2 vowels, 4 consonants
Medium length and easy to pronounce
How To Pronounce Carlos?
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Famous People With The Name Carlos
- Carlos AlcarazSpanish professional tennis player, won the 2022 player of the year award by the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Carlos FuentesMexican novelist and essayist, won the Miguel de Cervantes Prize
- Carlos SaldanhaBrazilian animator and voice actor, won CinemaCon Award for International Filmmaker of the Year in 2014
- Carlos TevezArgentine professional soccer manager and former player, known for his stints with Manchester United and Manchester City
- Carlos SlimMexican business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, the CEO of Telmex, América Móvil, and Grupo Carso
Carlos On The Popularity Chart
Carlos has been one of the most popular masculine names around for years. Refer to the graph below to learn how the name fared over the years.
Popularity Over Time
The name peaked in 1999 and 2001, but its popularity declined in the subsequent years. Take a look at the graph below for more insights.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s rank consistently declined from 1984 to 2007. However, it showed modest improvement after that.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Carlos
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Popular Sibling Names For Carlos
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Boy Sibling Names For Carlos
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Carlson
Carlus
Carolos
Carolus
Gorloise
Karlis
Karlos
Karlson
Karlsten
Karlus
Girl Sibling Names For Carlos
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Caral
Caraleen
Caraleena
Caraline
Caralyn
Caralyne
Caralynn
Carilla
Carilyn
Carilynne
Other Popular Names Beginning With C
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Names With Similar Meaning As Carlos
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How To Communicate The Name Carlos In Other Languages
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Name Numerology For Carlos
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Carlos?
The name Carlos means ‘free man.’
2. What is the origin of the name Carlos?
Carlos has a Portueguese and Spanish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Carlos?
Carlos is pronounced as car-los.
4. Are there any nicknames or diminutives commonly associated with the name Carlos?
In Spanish,CarlitoandCarlitosare commonly used as diminutives for Carlos, whileCarlaandCarolinaserve as the feminine equivalents. Similarly, Carlinhos,Carlitos, and Carlito are the most commonly used diminutives in Portuguese.
5. Which is a famous surname that goes well with the first name Carlos?
Famous surnames for Carlos may be taken from its celebrity namesakes, such as CarlosSantana, the American guitarist with ten Grammys and three Latin Grammys and a member of the renowned band Santana.
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