Charles vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Charles Rank #51

Max Rank #175

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #175 for Max.

Is Charles or Max more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Charles and Max mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Charles and Max boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.