Charles vs Mateo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Mateo Rank #7

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Mateo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Mateo mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Mateo boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Mateo is primarily a boy name.