Charles vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Charles Rank #51

River Rank #112

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #112 for River.

Is Charles or River more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Charles and River mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Charles and River boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.