Charles vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Charles Rank #51

Nicholas Rank #117

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Charles or Nicholas more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Charles and Nicholas mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Charles and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.