Charles vs Luca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #23 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Charles Rank #51

Luca Rank #23

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Luca more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Luca mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Charles and Luca boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Luca is primarily a boy name.