Carlos
Meaning of Carlos
Carlos is a male name of Spanish origin, pronounced as KAHR-lohs (/ˈkar.loz/). The name has variations such as Carl and Carlo. Carlos is derived from the Germanic word "Karl," meaning "free man" or "full-grown." It's a popular and timeless choice, having maintained steady popularity throughout the years in the United States. In fact, it ranked within the top 200 names for newborn boys since 1880, with its peak popularity being in 2001 when it held rank 59. The name Carlos resonates with strength, freedom, and maturity. Despite fluctuations over time, this classic moniker continues to be a favored choice among parents today.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as KAHR-lohs (/ˈkar.loz/)
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Notable People Named Carlos
| Carlos Ghosn is a prominent businessman and former automotive executive known for his leadership roles at major car companies, including Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors, as well as for his high-profile escape from legal troubles in Japan. |
| Carlos Alberto Tevez, a versatile and dynamic Argentine professional football manager and former player, is known for his tenacity and versatility on the field and currently serves as the head coach of Primera División club Independiente. |
| Carlos Santana is an American guitarist and a founding member of the rock band Santana, known for pioneering a fusion of rock and roll and Latin American jazz. |
| Carlos Slim Helú is a Mexican business magnate, investor, and philanthropist who was once ranked as the richest person in the world and is currently the 11th-richest person with a net worth of $105 billion. |
| Carlos Javier Correa Oppenheimer Jr. is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop known for his career with the Houston Astros and currently playing for the Minnesota Twins. |
| Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a Spanish professional tennis player who has achieved numerous titles and accolades, including being ranked as high as world No. 1 in men's singles by the ATP. |
| Carlos Dawon Hyde is an American football running back and former Ohio State Buckeyes player who was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2014. |
| Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández is a former professional baseball player known for his successful career with the Toronto Blue Jays and his contributions to the team's 1993 World Series win. |
| Carlos Alberto Valderrama Palacio, also known as "El Pibe", is a legendary Colombian former professional footballer and sports commentator, widely regarded as one of the greatest South American players in history. |
| Carlos Monsiváis Aceves was a prominent Mexican philosopher, writer, and political activist known for his insightful documentation of contemporary Mexican themes and his criticism of the long-ruling Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI). |
| Carlos Manuel Bocanegra is a former professional soccer player and current sports executive, known for his successful career in the United States and abroad, as well as his leadership as captain of the United States national team. |
| Carlos Chávez - Carlos Antonio de Padua Chávez y Ramírez was a prominent Mexican composer, conductor, and music theorist known for incorporating native Mexican influences into his work, including the use of Yaqui percussion instruments in his well-known Sinfonía india. |
| Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and actor celebrated for his vibrant performances of traditional Colombian music styles and Latin pop. |
| Carlos Saldanha is a Brazilian animator, director, and producer known for his work on animated films such as Ice Age, Rio, and Ferdinand. |
| Carlos Ruiz Zafón was a renowned Spanish novelist, celebrated for his bestselling novel La sombra del viento, which sold 15 million copies and received numerous awards. |
