Charles vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

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24 High Risk

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Charles Rank #51

Robert Rank #90

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Charles or Robert more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Charles and Robert mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Charles and Robert boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.