Charles vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Charles Rank #51

Timothy Rank #208

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Charles or Timothy more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Charles and Timothy mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Charles and Timothy boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.