Charles vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Daniel mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Daniel boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.