Brandon vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Brandon Rank #230

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Brandon or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Charles mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Brandon and Charles boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.