Charles vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Charles Rank #51

Peter Rank #192

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Charles or Peter more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Charles and Peter mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Charles and Peter boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.