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Carmello
BoyItalian, Spanish· “variant of Carmelo, from Mount Carmel”
- Meaning
- variant of Carmelo, from Mount Carmel
- Origin
- Italian, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- kahr-MEH-loh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,845
- US babies 2025
- 44
- Best rank
- #1,200 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Carmello
Carmello is an Italian and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Carmelo, from Mount Carmel”.
Carmello is a variant of Carmelo, the Italian and Spanish masculine form of Carmel, from Mount Carmel in Israel. The Hebrew karmel means garden or orchard. Mount Carmel is associated with the prophet Elijah and gave its name to the Carmelite religious order. The spelling with a double l is a modern variation. It is pronounced kahr-MEH-loh. The name has a warm, Mediterranean feel. Melo and Carm are possible nicknames. Related names include Carmelo and Carmine.
Popularity over time
Carmello first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,200 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 147 babies. In 2025, 44 babies were named Carmello, and it ranked #2,845 nationally. That is 33% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,888 in 1920, #1,378 in 2010, and #2,845 in 2025. Of the 2,154 US boys named Carmello since records began, 42% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 554 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Marek, Juanpablo, Leyton, Izaak, and Ansh.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Carmello ranked highest in Florida and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #1667 | 6 |
| California | #2022 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Carmello is usually pronounced kahr-MEH-loh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with C and ends in “-lo”.
Middle names for Carmello
A few middle names that flow with Carmello: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Carmello
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carmello mean?
Carmello is an Italian and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “variant of Carmelo, from Mount Carmel”.
What is the origin of the name Carmello?
Carmello has Italian, Spanish, and Hebrew roots. Carmello is a variant of Carmelo, the Italian and Spanish masculine form of Carmel, from Mount Carmel in Israel.
Is Carmello a popular name?
Not especially. Carmello ranked #2,845 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Carmello a boy or girl name?
Carmello is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Carmello?
Carmello is usually pronounced kahr-MEH-loh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings