Charles vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Charles Rank #51

George Rank #123

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #123 for George.

Is Charles or George more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Charles and George mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Charles and George boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.