Karlos
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Fortified hill, barberry tree
Origin: Old English/Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #4795 in 2025 with 21 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Arlo. Shares the meaning 'Fortified hill, barberry tree.'
Similar names: karlo, kairos, kallo, kalo, kaos, karl, karla, karlee
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Karlos? About 1 in 158,500 babies born in 2025 were named Karlos, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Karlos
What does the name Karlos mean?
Karlos means “Fortified hill, barberry tree” from Old English/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Karlos?
Karlos has Old English/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Fortified hill, barberry tree”.
How popular is Karlos?
Karlos ranked #4707 in 2025 — given to 21 babies that year.
When was Karlos most popular?
Karlos peaked in 2005 with 50 babies registered that year.
Is Karlos a boy or girl name?
Karlos is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Karloss in registered births are male.
Is the name Karlos rising or falling in popularity?
Karlos has fallen 1197 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3510 in 2020 to #4707 in 2025.
How long has Karlos been recorded?
Karlos appears in birth records across 74 years — from 1942 through 2025.