Charles vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Charles Rank #51

Patrick Rank #221

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Charles or Patrick more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Charles and Patrick mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Charles and Patrick boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.