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Karmelo

♂ Boy

Pronounced [kaɾ.ˈme.lo] /ˈkæmeloʊ/Medium

Meaning: GardenMedium

In 30 seconds: Karmelo is the Basque form of Carmel, meaning 'garden'. It is a rare, melodic name with religious overtones.
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Origin MediumBasque
MeaningGarden
U.S. rank (2025)#1523 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births114 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120032025

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

Karmelo carries the meaning 'garden' and reflects the Basque take on the name Carmel. The 'k' spelling is characteristic of Basque, giving a familiar name a distinctly regional look.

It is an uncommon choice, soft in sound, and tied to the same Carmel tradition that lends it a quiet devotional feel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Karmelo is 'garden', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Karmelo — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Karmelo…

Carmelo— The Italian and Spanish form of the same 'garden' name.
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karmelo mean?

Karmelo is usually explained as meaning 'garden' and is most often linked with Basque tradition.

How do you pronounce Karmelo?

It's commonly said [kaɾ.ˈme.lo] /ˈkæmeloʊ/.

Is Karmelo a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Karmelo is used as a boy name.

How popular is Karmelo?

In 2024, Karmelo ranked #1737 in the U.S. for boys, with 95 births recorded.

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