Charles vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Benjamin mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.