Charles vs Harley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Charles Rank #51

Harley Rank #1,020

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #1020 for Harley.

Is Charles or Harley more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Harley at #1020 in the United States.

What do Charles and Harley mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Charles and Harley boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a boy name.