Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 06, 2024

Carmello

US Popularity Rank: 5565

Origin: Italian

Meaning: Orchard or garden

Carmello is a boy’s name of Hebrew and Italian origin. It’s an Italian variant of Carmel, a gender-neutral Hebrew name deriving from the word karmel, meaning “God’s vineyard.” It may also mean “garden” or “orchard.” Evoking peaceful images of nature, this name is symbolic of how baby will grow and flourish. Carmel is also a place name, borne by an ancient town in Judea and a mountain range in Israel called Mount Carmel. Other variants of the name include Carmen, Carmo, Carme, Carmella, Carmine, and more.