Charles vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Charles Rank #51

Riley Rank #229

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Charles or Riley more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Charles and Riley mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Charles and Riley boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.