Back to Baby Names

Charley vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

Cultural Roots

English American French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,838
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Charley Rank #1,838
Addison Rank #1,937

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1937 for Addison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charley or Addison more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Addison at #1937 in the United States.

What do Charley and Addison mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Charley and Addison boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Addison is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons