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Caruso

♂ Boy

Pronounced kuh-ROO-so /kəˈruː.soʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Italian surname Caruso, often explained as 'close-cropped hair' or, in Sicilian usage, 'young boy' or 'apprentice.' Famous via the great tenor Enrico Caruso.Low

In 30 seconds: A melodic Italian surname-name: Caruso may mean 'young boy' or 'close-cropped hair' (said 'kuh-ROO-so'). Operatic and warm.

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Origin MediumItalian

MeaningFrom the Italian surname Caruso, often explained as 'close-cropped hair' or, in Sicilian usage, 'young boy' or 'apprentice.' Famous via the great tenor Enrico Caruso.

U.S. rank (2025)#12363 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Caruso is an Italian surname, variously explained as 'close-cropped hair' or, in Sicilian speech, 'young boy' or 'apprentice.' Its fame rests on tenor Enrico Caruso, giving it an operatic, warm air (said 'kuh-ROO-so').

As a first name it is rare in the U.S., prized for its musical Italian ring. Rare, melodic, and warm.

Did you know? Caruso rings with opera — the legendary tenor Enrico Caruso — and the Italian surname is often read as 'close-cropped hair' or, in Sicily, 'young boy' (said 'kuh-ROO-so').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Caruso — Italian surname 'close-cropped hair'/'young boy'; tenor Enrico Caruso

Variations

CarusiKaruso

Nicknames

CaruRoo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caruso mean?

Caruso is an Italian surname often read as 'close-cropped hair' or, in Sicilian usage, 'young boy' or 'apprentice.'

How do you pronounce Caruso?

It's said kuh-ROO-so /kəˈruː.soʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Caruso a boy or girl name?

Caruso is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Caruso?

Caruso is a rare Italian surname-name for boys in the U.S.