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Boy Name

Charles

"Free man, strong and manly"

Ranked #45 for boys

About the Name Charles

Meaning

Free man, strong and manly

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#45

Charles is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Free man, strong and manly" and is currently ranked #45 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Germanic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#12
1950
#18
1960
#35
1970
#55
1980
#75
1990
#65
2000
#48
2010
#45
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Charles

  • CD Charles Darwin
  • KC King Charles
  • CD Charles Dickens

Names Similar to Charles

Christopher

Boy

Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier

Greek #38

Christian

Boy

Follower of Christ, anointed one

Latin #57

Carter

Boy

Cart driver, transporter of goods

English #46

Chase

Boy

To hunt, huntsman

English #102
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
7
Starts with
C
Origin
Germanic

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