Benjamin vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Benjamin Rank #11

Charles Rank #51

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Benjamin or Charles more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Charles mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Benjamin and Charles boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.