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Karlos

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAR-lohs /ˈkɑr.loʊs/High

Meaning: K-spelling of Carlos — the Spanish Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man'Medium

In 30 seconds: A free man: Karlos spells Carlos — 'free man' — with a bold K. Strong, classic, and warm.

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Origin MediumGerman, Spanish

MeaningK-spelling of Carlos — the Spanish Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man'

U.S. rank (2025)#4795 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,018

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

Karlos is a K-spelling of Carlos — the Spanish form of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man, man'. A strong, classic name; the K-styling personalizes it (common in Slavic and Latino use).

It registers thinly beside Carlos. Rare, free-man at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Carlos is the Spanish Charles, 'free man' (Germanic karl) — Karlos is a K-spelling, strong and modern.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Carlos — root etymology

Variations

CarlosKarloCarlo

Nicknames

Karl

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If you like Karlos…

Carlos— the standard spelling

Karlo— a fellow K- form

Carlo— the Italian form

Charles— the English form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karlos mean?

Karlos spells Carlos — Germanic 'free man'.

How do you pronounce Karlos?

It's said KAR-lohs /ˈkɑr.loʊs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karlos a boy or girl name?

Karlos is a boy's name.

How popular is Karlos?

Karlos is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Carlos is more common.