Charles vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Charles Rank #51

Tate Rank #210

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Charles or Tate more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Charles and Tate mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Charles and Tate boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.