Charles vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Charles Rank #51

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Aiden mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charles and Aiden boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.