Charles vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Charles Rank #51

Adam Rank #100

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Charles or Adam more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Charles and Adam mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Charles and Adam boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.