Charles vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

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Charles Rank #51

Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Anthony mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Charles and Anthony boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.