Charles vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

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Charles Rank #51

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Miles mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Charles and Miles boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.