CARLOS

Pronunciation: The name Carlos is commonly pronounced as “KAR-lohs”.
Popularity: Very popular, especially in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries.
Associated Color: Blue
Historical Figures:

• Carlos I of Spain (1500–1558) – Also known as Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
• Carlos Manuel de Céspedes (1819–1874) – Cuban revolutionary leader, known as the “Father of the Homeland”.

Famous People:

• Carlos Santana (born 1947) – Mexican-American guitarist and leader of Santana.
• Carlos Slim (born 1940) – Mexican business magnate and once the richest man in the world.
• Carlos Alcaraz (born 2003) – Spanish professional tennis player and Grand Slam champion.

Fictional Characters:

• Carlos Oliveira – A character from the Resident Evil video game series.
• Carlos De Vil – A character from Disney’s Descendants, son of Cruella De Vil.

Nicknames and Diminutives: Carlito, Carlo, Carli
Variations and Alternates: Carlo, Charles, Karl, Carles