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Carlos

Boy · German · Medium name

Meaning
Free man, manly, strong
Pronunciation
KAR-lohs
Origin
German

Spanish form of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning free man.

Popularity
Very popular in Spain (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: German, Spanish, Portuguese

Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States

Alternate spellings

  • CharlesGerman / English

    English form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Carlos Santana

    1947–present

    Mexican-American guitarist, pioneer of Latin rock.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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