Charles vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Charles Rank #51

Alejandro Rank #185

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Charles or Alejandro more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Charles and Alejandro mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Charles and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.