Free man
Carlo is the Italian form of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl. It historically refers to a free man who was not of noble birth but held legal rights. The name gained immense prestige throughout Europe due to the influence of Charlemagne.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Italian football manager and former player
Author of The Adventures of Pinocchio
Theoretical physicist and writer
Influential Italian film producer
Famous 18th-century Venetian playwright
Captain in the DiMeo crime family · The Sopranos
