Boy Name

Charles

"Free man, strong and manly"

Ranked #51 for boys

About the Name Charles

Meaning

Free man, strong and manly

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#51

Girl Rank

#11287

Charles is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Free man, strong and manly" and Currently ranked #51 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Germanic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#362603

1950

#250677

1960

#164236

1970

#132904

1980

#92666

1990

#75492

2000

#70126

2010

#29232

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 #61

Christian

Boy

Follower of Christ, anointed one

Latin #77

Carter

Boy

Cart driver, transporter of goods

English #45

Chase

Boy

To hunt, huntsman

English #173

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
Starts with: C
Origin: Germanic

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