Charles vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Charles Rank #51

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Owen mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Charles and Owen boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.