Garden or orchard; golden
Derived from the Hebrew word 'Karmel', it refers to the biblical Mount Carmel in Israel. In Spanish and Italian traditions, it is often associated with the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The name evokes images of lush, fertile land and spiritual significance.
About 377 boys were named Carmelo in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Ten-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist
Influential Italian actor, director, and screenwriter
Character mentioned as a relative in the crime drama · The Sopranos
The same feel as Carmelo — far less common.
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