Charles vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Charles Rank #51

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and David mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Charles and David boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.