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About the name Carlos

Carlos is a masculine first name meaning “free man”, with roots in Germanic. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common.

Frequently asked about Carlos

What does the name Carlos mean?
The first name Carlos means “free man”.
Where does the name Carlos come from?
Carlos has its roots in Germanic.
Is Carlos a girls' or boys' name?
Carlos is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Carlos?
Carlos is a fairly common first name.

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