Charles vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Charles Rank #51

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Matthew mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Charles and Matthew boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.