Carlo

Meaning & origin

The male first name Carlo has its origin in Latin and means "the free one" or "the man from the people". It is a shortened form of the name Karl and was particularly popular in Germany and Italy in the 19th century. The name is also widespread in other European countries such as Spain, Portugal, and France. In the Italian language, Carlo is often used as a diminutive form for the name Carlo.

First names similar to Carlo

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Famous people with the first name Carlo

• Yvonne De Carlo Singer
• Carlo Ancelotti Italian football player and coach

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