ThinkabaraCarlos: meaning and origin
Carlos
“Free man”
About the name Carlos
Carlos is a boy’s name from the Spanish tradition. Its meaning is “free man”. Names from Spanish, loved across Latin America and the US — like Mateo, Santiago, Camila and Lucía.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Spanish names
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Cruz 👦Cross · Spanish
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Joaquin 👦Raised by God · Spanish
- Jose 👦He will add; the Spanish form of Joseph · Spanish
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
- Miguel 👦Who is like God? · Spanish
- Santiago 👦Saint James · Spanish
- Thiago 👦Saint James; a Portuguese and Spanish form · Spanish
- Xavier 👦New house (from Basque) · Spanish
Sibling name ideas (Spanish, girls)
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Esperanza 👧Hope · Spanish
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Jade 👧The green gemstone · Spanish
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
More boy names starting with C
- Caleb 👦Faithful, devoted · Hebrew
- Callum 👦Dove; from Saint Columba · Scottish
- Calvin 👦Bald · Latin
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Charles 👦Free man · German
- Chidi 👦God exists (Igbo) · African
- Christian 👦Follower of Christ · Latin
- Christopher 👦Bearer of Christ · Greek
- Cillian 👦Little church; also bright-headed · Irish
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Carlos mean?
Carlos is a name of Spanish origin. It means: free man.
Is Carlos a boy or girl name?
Carlos is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Carlos have?
Carlos has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.