Charles vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Charles Rank #51

Alex Rank #205

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Charles or Alex more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Charles and Alex mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Charles and Alex boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.