Carmello
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined
Origin: Italian/Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #2845 in 2025 with 44 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Carlo. Shares the meaning 'Free man.'
Similar names: carmelo, camello, camelo, carmel, carmela, carmella, camella, carel
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Carmello? About 1 in 75,648 babies born in 2025 were named Carmello, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Carmello
What does the name Carmello mean?
Carmello means “Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined” from Italian/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Carmello?
Carmello has Italian/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Free man — independent, bold, and self-determined”.
How popular is Carmello?
Carmello ranked #2833 in 2025 — given to 44 babies that year.
When was Carmello most popular?
Carmello peaked in 2011 with 147 babies registered that year.
Is Carmello a boy or girl name?
Carmello is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Carmellos in registered births are male.
Is the name Carmello rising or falling in popularity?
Carmello has fallen 84 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2749 in 2020 to #2833 in 2025.
How long has Carmello been recorded?
Carmello appears in birth records across 64 years — from 1913 through 2025.