Charles vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Charles Rank #51

Barrett Rank #186

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Charles or Barrett more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Charles and Barrett mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Charles and Barrett boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.