Barley vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barley

Boy #24,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"barley grain, of the barley field"

Origin: Old English baerlic

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Barley Rank #24,885

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #24885 for Barley.

Is Barley or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Barley and Charles mean?

Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Barley and Charles boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.