Charles vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Samuel mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Samuel boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.