Charles vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Charles Rank #51

Nicolas Rank #184

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Charles or Nicolas more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Charles and Nicolas mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Charles and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.