Charles vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Charles Rank #51

Hunter Rank #128

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Charles or Hunter more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Charles and Hunter mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Charles and Hunter boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.