Carlito

Meaning of Carlito

Originating from Spanish, the name Carlito is a masculine name that carries a strong and confident aura. It is pronounced as kar-LEE-toh in both Spanish and American English (/karˈlito/). A variation of this name is Carl.

In terms of popularity, Carlito has been steadily used as a baby name in the United States over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 3000 to 6000 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that its popularity has slightly declined since 2014 when it peaked at rank 2154 with 63 occurrences. Despite this decline, Carlito still remains a unique and charming choice for parents looking for a name with Spanish flair.

Pronunciation

Spanish

  • Pronunced as kar-LEE-toh (/karˈlito/)

American English

  • Pronunced as kar-LEE-toh (/kɑrˈliːto/)

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Notable People Named Carlito

Carlos Edwin Colón Coates Jr., also known as Carlito, is a Puerto Rican professional wrestler signed to WWE's SmackDown brand.
Carlos Emmanuel Olivero, also known as Carlito Olivero, is a talented American singer and actor of Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage, known for his participation in Menudo, The X Factor, and various acting roles.
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