Charles vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Charles Rank #51

Leon Rank #141

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Charles or Leon more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Charles and Leon mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Charles and Leon boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.