Charles vs Barley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #24,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"barley grain, of the barley field"

Origin: Old English baerlic

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Charles Rank #51

Barley Rank #24,885

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #24885 for Barley.

Is Charles or Barley more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Charles and Barley mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin).

Are Charles and Barley boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Barley is primarily a boy name.