Alexander vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Alexander Rank #27

Charles Rank #51

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Alexander or Charles more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Charles mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexander and Charles boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.