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Carlos

"free man"

Nicknames Carlitos · Charly

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KAR·los

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Germanic karl (free man, man)

What Carlos means

Carlos is a boy name of Germanic origin meaning "free man". It comes from Germanic karl (free man, man). It is pronounced KAR-los.

Carlos Fuentes, novelist. Carlos Slim, businessman. Carlos Salinas, president 1988 to 1994. Saint Charles Borromeo, November 4.

Nicknames in Mexico: Carlitos, Charly. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: freedom, royalty.

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Carlos means free man

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