Charles vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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12 High Risk

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Charles Rank #51

Arthur Rank #105

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Charles or Arthur more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Charles and Arthur mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Charles and Arthur boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.