Carmelo
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Carmelo is a Hebrew name meaning “garden or orchard”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.97% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Carmelo
Carmelo is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally functioning as the masculine counterpart to Carmela. It derives from 'karmel', a term signifying a 'garden' or 'orchard', which is also the name of a significant mountain range mentioned in scripture. The name attained widespread use in religious contexts due to the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Meaning Comments
- Muskateer_1: I can imagine an old man with this name.
- I_steal_phat: I have a great uncle named Carmelo. He's from Italy and I always associate this name with Italian, not Spanish. I can imagine someone growing up with this name!
Gender Usage of the Name Carmelo
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Carmelo is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.97% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Carmelo
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Carmelo is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United States across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 11K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 538K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 21K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 247K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Carmelo ranked #1,155 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,198 in 2024 — an improvement of 43 places. Carmelo is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #412 in 1923. Its lowest recorded position was #3,761 in 1997. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 64 places (from #1,219 to #1,155).
Name StyleMethodology
Carmelo is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 100% of available years and remains active today, averaging 362 births per year after a historical peak in 2013.Characteristics of the Name Carmelo
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- C — Boy Names Starting with C
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Carmelo consists of three syllables with a rolling, lyrical cadence. The name is deeply linked to the Carmelite Order, which originated on Mount Carmel. These phonetic and cultural associations create a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Carmelo
Middle names used with CarmeloMethodology
Carmelo is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Carmelo Anthony · Carmelo John · Carmelo Jose · Carmelo Leander · Carmelo AntonioView all 40 boy middle names.
- Total 57 middle names used with Carmelo
- 4 girl middle names used with Carmelo
- 13 unisex middle names used with Carmelo
Middle name suggestions for CarmeloMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Carmelo is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Carmelo Allen · Carmelo Allan · Carmelo Alvin · Carmelo Asher · Carmelo Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Carmelo
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Carmelo. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Carmelo
Sound Like Carmelo Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Carmello · Karmelo · Karmello · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Carmelo Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elijah · Nathaniel · Sebastian · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Carmelo”
Dictionary Meaning of "Carmelo"Methodology
a male given name of biblical origin, the masculine form of Carmela
More Info
How to Spell Carmelo in ASL
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Comments on the name Carmelo
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Turoth_2947l
In 2018, 3 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Carmelo who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 2, 839th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
Omeg4fighht
The name Carmelo was given to 353 boys born in the US in 2016. More than 99.9 percent of people with the first name Carmelo are male.
Zigzag_4982
Carmelo Kyam Anthony is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. Anthony attended Towson Catholic High School and Oak Hill Academy before playing college basketball at Syracuse. In Anthony's freshman season, he led the Orangemen to their first and only National Championship and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. Anthony then entered the 2003 NBA draft where he was selected with the third overall pick by the Denver Nuggets.
Suk_me_girl
American basketball player Carmelo Anthony.