| Meaning | free man, manly |
| Origin | German, Slavic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Kar-lo |
About Karlo
Combining classic structure with contemporary spelling, Karlo offers an inventive twist on a timeless foundation. This name demonstrates how a simple variation can create something that feels both familiar and fresh, recognizable yet distinctive. Karlo maintains the strength and reliability of its traditional counterpart while adding a modern edge that appeals to style-conscious parents. The K beginning gives it extra punch and personality, making it stand out visually and audibly. It's a cosmopolitan choice, working seamlessly across different languages and cultures, never feeling out of place regardless of location or context. Boys named Karlo benefit from having a name that's easy to understand yet uncommon enough to be memorable. The name carries an artistic, creative quality while still feeling grounded and practical. For parents who want tradition with a twist, heritage with innovation, Karlo strikes that perfect balance. It respects the past while embracing the present, offering their son a name that honors history without being bound by it.
Names Similar to Karlo
| Karl |
| Carlo |
| Carlos |
| Charles |
| Connor |
| Callum |
| Cameron |
| Calvin |
| Christian |
| Carter |
| Caleb |
| Christopher |
Nicknames for Karlo
| Karl |
| Carlo |
| Kar |
| Lo |
Famous People Named Karlo
| Karlo Maček | Croatian politician |
| Karlo Metikoš | Croatian composer |
| Karlo Letica | Croatian footballer |
| Karlo Nikić | Croatian basketball player |
| Karlo Štajner | Croatian handball player |
| Karlo Zubak | Croatian actor |
| Karlo Kacharava | Georgian basketball player |
| Karlo Primorac | Croatian swimmer |
| Karlo Brkljačić | Croatian rower |
| Karlo Bartolec | Croatian footballer |
| Karlo Sever | Croatian water polo player |
| Karlo Ressler | Croatian politician |
| Karlo Kosor | Croatian journalist |
| Karlo Pavičić | Croatian writer |
| Karlo Maldini | Croatian musician |
| Karlo Jurčić | Croatian football manager |
| Karlo Raić | Croatian handball player |
| Karlo Poljanec | Croatian actor |
| Karlo Sidor | Russian footballer |
| Karlo Belak | Croatian ice hockey player |
Characters Named Karlo
| Karlo Zaganj | character in "Gospođica" by August Šenoa |
| Karlo Rosencrantz | character in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" by Tom Stoppard |
| Karlo Maldini | character in "Karlo Maldini" by Pavao Pavličić |
| Karlo de Vil | character in "101 Dalmatians" by Dodie Smith |
| Karlo Weathers | character in "Rocky" film series |
| Karlo Rota | character in "Dead Space" video game series |
| Karlo Čapek | character in "The Good Soldier Švejk" by Jaroslav Hašek |
| Karlo Niederman | character in "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera |
| Karlo Schaumburg | character in "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins |
| Karlo Päffgen | character in "Karlo" by Silke Lambeck |
| Karlo Czernin | character in "The Glass Room" by Simon Mawer |
| Karlo von Hartrott | character in "Innocent in Death" by J.D. Robb |
| Karlo Soren | character in "Red Dwarf" TV series |
| Karlo Takki | character in "The Surge" video game series |
| Karlo Stoker | character in "The Dark Tower" series by Stephen King |
| Karlo di Marco | character in "Death on the Nile" by Agatha Christie |
| Karlo von Gheyn | character in "Anno 1404" video game |
| Karlo Kolin | character in "The Familiar" by Mark Z. Danielewski |
| Karlo Lichtenberg | character in "Aurora" by Kim Stanley Robinson |
| Karlo Tres | character in "The Expanse" book series by James S.A. Corey |