Charles vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Charles Rank #51

Ryan Rank #87

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Charles or Ryan more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Charles and Ryan mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Charles and Ryan boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.