Boy
Carmelo
garden, vineyard
About Carmelo
Picture a name that radiates warmth like golden sunshine, and you've found Carmelo. This vibrant choice brings together smoothness and energy in a way few names can match. It rolls off the tongue with a musical quality that makes people smile when they hear it. Carmelo has that rare ability to sound both approachable and distinguished, friendly yet unforgettable. Think of the confidence it instills—a boy named Carmelo walks into a room and people take notice, not because the name demands attention, but because it naturally commands respect.
It's the kind of name that grows beautifully with your child, equally fitting for a curious toddler and a successful adult. The rhythmic flow of its syllables creates an almost poetic effect, while its robust character ensures it never feels frivolous. Parents seeking something that stands out from the endless parade of conventional choices while remaining thoroughly grounded will find Carmelo hits every mark perfectly.
Popularity of the Name Carmelo
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | #610 | |
| 1913 | #858 | |
| 1914 | #700 | |
| 1915 | #793 | |
| 1916 | #700 | |
| 1917 | #681 | |
| 1918 | #774 | |
| 1919 | #658 | |
| 1920 | #706 | |
| 1921 | #804 | |
| 1922 | #654 | |
| 1923 | #657 | |
| 1924 | #718 | |
| 1925 | #665 | |
| 1926 | #860 | |
| 1927 | #686 | |
| 1928 | #903 | |
| 1930 | #805 | |
| 1931 | #860 | |
| 1932 | #994 | |
| 1933 | #897 | |
| 1935 | #956 | |
| 1952 | #981 | |
| 1954 | #841 | |
| 1955 | #855 | |
| 1956 | #889 | |
| 1957 | #834 | |
| 1958 | #808 | |
| 1959 | #875 | |
| 1960 | #928 | |
| 1961 | #851 | |
| 1962 | #856 | |
| 1963 | #807 | |
| 1964 | #855 | |
| 1965 | #797 | |
| 1966 | #757 | |
| 1967 | #768 | |
| 1968 | #785 | |
| 1969 | #747 | |
| 1970 | #800 | |
| 1971 | #904 | |
| 1972 | #717 | |
| 1973 | #887 | |
| 1974 | #885 | |
| 1975 | #917 | |
| 1976 | #922 | |
| 1977 | #991 | |
| 1978 | #938 | |
| 1984 | #976 | |
| 2004 | #914 | |
| 2005 | #904 | |
| 2006 | #875 | |
| 2007 | #861 | |
| 2008 | #940 | |
| 2009 | #832 | |
| 2010 | #779 | |
| 2011 | #584 | |
| 2012 | #578 | |
| 2013 | #515 | |
| 2014 | #654 | |
| 2015 | #708 | |
| 2016 | #699 | #997 |
| 2017 | #761 | |
| 2018 | #718 | |
| 2019 | #708 | |
| 2020 | #717 | |
| 2021 | #688 | #770 |
| 2022 | #702 | |
| 2023 | #739 | |
| 2024 | #699 | |
| 2025 | #712 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Carmelo
Names Similar to Carmelo
Nicknames for Carmelo
- Melo
- Mel
- Carm
- Lo
Famous People Named Carmelo
| Carmelo Anthony | American professional basketball player |
| Carmelo Bene | Italian actor, director, and writer |
| Carmelo Ezpeleta | CEO of Dorna Sports, organizers of MotoGP |
| Carmelo Simeone | Argentine footballer and coach |
| Carmelo Zappulla | Italian singer and actor |
| Carmelo Patti | Argentine winemaker |
| Carmelo Rifici | Australian entrepreneur and businessman |
| Carmelo Pittera | Italian artist and sculptor |
| Carmelo Scuderi | Italian politician and former mayor of Palermo |
| Carmelo Urza | American educator and former president of the University of Dallas |
| Carmelo Ellul | Maltese author and poet |
| Carmelo Oquendo | Puerto Rican poet and writer |
| Carmelo Arden Quin | Uruguayan painter and sculptor |
| Carmelo Sborgia | Italian film director and screenwriter |
| Carmelo Floris | Italian politician and former member of the European Parliament |
| Carmelo Borg Pisani | Maltese historian and archaeologist |
| Carmelo Di Bella | Italian painter and photographer |
| Carmelo Lopapa | Italian architect and urban planner |
| Carmelo Beneventano | Italian mathematician and astronomer |
| Carmelo Travia | Italian diplomat and ambassador |
Characters Named Carmelo
| Carmelo Dante | a character from the novel "The Blue Mountain" by Meir Shalev |
| Carmelo Pazzo | a character from the TV series "CSI - NY" |
| Carmelo Manta | a character from the TV series "The Sopranos" |