Meaning: Its source is Carmel, a Hebrew name meaning "Orchard."

Origin: "Carmel."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Spanish.

Popularity: The name Carmelo ranked 704th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: Though the derivation from the Hebrew original is clear, this name happens to coincide with the Latin word meaning ''song,'' and this has no doubt influenced the name's use.