The Most Popular Names. On this page you will find lists of the most popular given names in various regions of the world. Typically the information is compiled by a national statistics agency, though in some cases it comes from another source.
Carlos /car-los/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced KAR-lohs. It is of Spanish and Old German origin, and the meaning of Carlos is free man. Variant of Charles.See also Carl. Film directors Carlos Saura, and Carl Ponti.arlos is a very popular first name for men (#81 out of 1220, Top 7%) and also a very popular surname for all people (#2718 out of 150436, Top 2%).
Origin of the name Marcus: A Latin name of uncertain derivation. Most believe it has its root in Mars, the name of the Roman mythological god of war. Others, however, think it might be from mas (manly) or from the Greek malakoz (soft, tender). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book.ost believe it has its root in Mars, the name of the Roman mythological god of war. Others, however, think it might be from mas (manly) or from the Greek malakoz (soft, tender). From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Buy the book.