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Carmello

♂ Boy

Pronounced kar-MEL-oh /kɑːrˈmɛl.oʊ/High

Meaning: Garden; vineyard of God; Italian/Spanish double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyard of God — the sacred mountain)High

In 30 seconds: An Italian double-l variant of Carmelo meaning 'garden of God,' from Hebrew Karmel (Mount Carmel). Known through basketball star Carmelo Anthony, who shortened the double-l of his name to Melo for his famous nickname.
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Origin HighItalian, Hebrew, Spanish
MeaningGarden; vineyard of God; Italian/Spanish double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyard of God — the sacred mountain)
U.S. rank (2025)#2845 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,154

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carmello is an Italian double-l variant of Carmelo/Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyard of God — Mount Carmel in Israel). The Carmelite religious order takes its name from this mountain. As a given name it honors the mountain's sacred biblical significance.

Carmello is used in Italian American and Hispanic communities. Its 2024 ranking of #2392 for boys reflects its use as a traditional Catholic name.

Did you know? Carmelo Anthony (born 1984) is known as 'Melo' — and his given name Carmello literally means 'garden of God,' from Mount Carmel in Israel where the prophet Elijah defeated the prophets of Baal. So one of basketball's great scorers carries a name rooted in one of the Bible's most dramatic confrontations.
Overall data confidence 91%
Behind the Name — Carmelo — Italian/Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CarmeloCarmela

Nicknames

MeloCarme

Famous Bearers

  • ★Carmelo Anthony (1984–present)
    American professional basketball player, 10-time NBA All-Star, known as 'Melo.' One of the greatest scorers in NBA history.

If you like Carmello…

Carmelo— the single-l spelling of the same name
Angelo— Italian -ello ending name with the same warm Mediterranean feel
Marcello— Italian -ello ending name in the same classic Italian tradition
Romello— Italian -ello ending name with the same Roma heritage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carmello mean?

Carmello means 'garden of God,' the Italian double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (Mount Carmel — the sacred mountain).

How do you pronounce Carmello?

It's said kar-MEL-oh /kɑːrˈmɛl.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Carmello a boy or girl name?

Carmello is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Carmello?

Carmello ranked #2392 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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