Charles vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Charles Rank #51

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Alexander mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Charles and Alexander boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.