Aaron vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Aaron Rank #79

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #79 for Aaron.

Is Aaron or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Charles mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Aaron and Charles boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.