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Charles

"Free man. Represents liberty and independence."

Ranked #51 for boys

About the Name Charles

Meaning

Free man. Represents liberty and independence.

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#51

Girl Rank

#11287

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

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 Dickens (author)
  • PC Prince Charles (royalty)

Names Similar to Charles

Carlos

Boy

Free man; a man of freedom.

Charlie

Boy

Free man, strong, warrior

Chad

Boy

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
7
Starts with
C
Origin
Germanic

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