Charles vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Charles Rank #51

Adrian Rank #72

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Charles or Adrian more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Charles and Adrian mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Charles and Adrian boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.