Charles vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Charles Rank #51

Roman Rank #52

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #52 for Roman.

Is Charles or Roman more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Charles and Roman mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Charles and Roman boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.