Charles vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Charles Rank #51

Harrison Rank #121

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Charles or Harrison more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Charles and Harrison mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Charles and Harrison boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.