Charles
Boy name · Germanic · pronounced CHARLZ
Verified name
What does Charles mean?
Free man
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 48 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 119 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Charlie, Chuck, Chas
Variant: Karl, Carlos, Carlo
Related: Charlton, Carl
Using Charles across cultures
Royal classic across England, France, and Germany.
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