Charles vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Charles Rank #51

August Rank #88

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #88 for August.

Is Charles or August more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Charles and August mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Charles and August boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.