Charles vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Elijah mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Elijah boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.