Carmello is an Italian given name of Spanish origin, meaning 'fruit'. It is derived from the Spanish word 'fruto', which denotes 'fruit'. Traditionally, Carmello has been more prevalent as a male name in Italy and Spain, but it can also be used for females. The name Carmello was popularized in literature by the Italian writer Giovanni Verga, who featured a character named Carmelo in his novel 'I Malavoglia'. The name Carmello is associated with warmth, sweetness, and abundance, echoing the richness of fruitfulness.
"The name Carmello experienced a brief surge in popularity between 1921 and 1924 with five births each year, peaking at six births in 1930 before tapering off."