Charles vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Simon Rank #251

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Charles or Simon more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Charles and Simon mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Simon boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.