Barley vs Charley

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 #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Barley Rank #24,885

Charley Rank #1,838

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #24885 for Barley.

Is Barley or Charley more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Barley and Charley mean?

Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Barley and Charley boy or girl names?

Barley is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.