Carlos

Male

Meaning

Free man; strong.

Origin

Spanish

Pronunciation

/kɑːrloʊs/

Traits associated with the name Carlos:

Dogs named Carlos tend to be loving, affectionate, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Carlos?

Naming your dog Carlos suggests that you have a strong appreciation for Latin culture and may have a connection to the Spanish language. It could also suggest that you are a creative and imaginative person who likes to think outside the box.

Is Carlos a good dog name?

Carlos has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Carlos isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

3,186
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1,006
New York City Dog Name Database
1,388
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Carlos is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Carlos was, in the past month, the 1667th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Carlos is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Carlos was viewed 55 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Carlos's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Carlos is most adored in Colorado, Illinois and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Michigan and Wisconsin.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Carlos.

Most popular breeds named Carlos:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Pomeranian
  4. German Shepherd
  5. American Staffordshire Terrier

Carlos is found in these categories:

spanish dog names
spanish

A common male name originating from Spain.

Dog names like Carlos:

Diminutive form of Francisco; means small, boy or child.
Beautiful
Castle; fort.
Intelligent; shrewd.
Tall, lofty; derived from words for "sky".
Strong and manly
Carlos dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (2)

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Heather (England, United Kingdom)
My kids and I have chosen this for our Cocker spaniel puppy. We chose it thanks to the Descendants films.
April 23, 2022

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Jambo (Ohio, United States)
I love it
March 10, 2022

Let us know what you think of Carlos as a dog name!