Charley vs Arlie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Boy #5,130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hare clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Charley Rank #1,838

Arlie Rank #5,130

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #5130 for Arlie.

Is Charley or Arlie more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Arlie at #5130 in the United States.

What do Charley and Arlie mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Arlie means "hare clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Charley and Arlie boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Arlie is primarily a boy name.