Charles vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Charles Rank #51

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Lucas mean?

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

Are Charles and Lucas boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.