Carlos Melancon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Carlos Melancon — Germanic
344K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Carlos Melancon is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Carlos is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Carlos is a masculine given name, and is the Maltese, Portuguese and Spanish variant of the English name Charles, from the North Germanic Carl. Carlos I of Portugal (1863–1908), second to last King of Portugal Carlos II of Spain, last Habsburg King in Spain Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545–1568), son of King Philip II Carlos III (1716–1788), King of Spain from 10 August 1759 to 14 December 1788 Carlos IV (1748–1819), King of Spain from 14 December 1788, until his abdication on 19 March 1808 Infante Carlos, Count of Molina (1788–1855), first of the Carlist claimants to the throne of Spain Carlo. The surname Melancon: André Melançon (1942–2016), Canadian actor, screenwriter and film director Charlie Melançon (born 1947), U. S. representative for Louisiana Claude Mélançon (1895–1973), Canadian naturalist, lecturer and author (novelist and journalist) Gerard Melancon (born 1967), American thoroughbred jockey Isabelle Melançon, Canadian politician Joliane Melançon (born 1986), Canadian judoka Larry Melancon (1955–2021), American thoroughbred jockey Mark Melancon (born 1985), American professional baseball pitcher Meiling Melançon (born 1980), American actress, writer, director and producer Pierre-Yves Melançon. Carlos is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 344K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Carlos reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Carlos

Germanic

Carlos is a masculine given name, and is the Maltese, Portuguese and Spanish variant of the English name Charles, from the North Germanic Carl. Carlos I of Portugal (1863–1908), second to last King of Portugal Carlos II of Spain, last Habsburg King in Spain Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545–1568), son of King Philip II Carlos III (1716–1788), King of Spain from 10 August 1759 to 14 December 1788 Carlos IV (1748–1819), King of Spain from 14 December 1788, until his abdication on 19 March 1808 Infante Carlos, Count of Molina (1788–1855), first of the Carlist claimants to the throne of Spain Carlo.

Surname: Melancon

English

André Melançon (1942–2016), Canadian actor, screenwriter and film director Charlie Melançon (born 1947), U. S. representative for Louisiana Claude Mélançon (1895–1973), Canadian naturalist, lecturer and author (novelist and journalist) Gerard Melancon (born 1967), American thoroughbred jockey Isabelle Melançon, Canadian politician Joliane Melançon (born 1986), Canadian judoka Larry Melancon (1955–2021), American thoroughbred jockey Mark Melancon (born 1985), American professional baseball pitcher Meiling Melançon (born 1980), American actress, writer, director and producer Pierre-Yves Melançon.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Carlos is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Carlos by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Carlos Melancon

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Carlos Melancon:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Carlos?
The first name Carlos originates from Germanic. Carlos is a masculine given name, and is the Maltese, Portuguese and Spanish variant of the English name Charles, from the North Germanic Carl. Carlos I of Portugal (1863–1908), second to last King of Portugal Carlos II of Spain, last Habsburg King in Spain Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545–1568), son of King Philip II Carlos III (1716–1788), King of Spain from 10 August 1759 to 14 December 1788 Carlos IV (1748–1819), King of Spain from 14 December 1788, until his abdication on 19 March 1808 Infante Carlos, Count of Molina (1788–1855), first of the Carlist claimants to the throne of Spain Carlo.
When was Carlos most popular?
The name Carlos reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Melancon?
The surname Melancon originates from English. André Melançon (1942–2016), Canadian actor, screenwriter and film director Charlie Melançon (born 1947), U. S. representative for Louisiana Claude Mélançon (1895–1973), Canadian naturalist, lecturer and author (novelist and journalist) Gerard Melancon (born 1967), American thoroughbred jockey Isabelle Melançon, Canadian politician Joliane Melançon (born 1986), Canadian judoka Larry Melancon (1955–2021), American thoroughbred jockey Mark Melancon (born 1985), American professional baseball pitcher Meiling Melançon (born 1980), American actress, writer, director and producer Pierre-Yves Melançon.
What are the origins of the name Carlos Melancon?
The name Carlos Melancon combines two different traditions: the first name Carlos has Germanic roots, while the surname Melancon originates from English.
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