Charles vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Asher mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Asher boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.