Charley vs Barley

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 #24,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"barley grain, of the barley field"

Origin: Old English baerlic

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Charley Rank #1,838

Barley Rank #24,885

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #24885 for Barley.

Is Charley or Barley more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Barley at #24885 in the United States.

What do Charley and Barley mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Barley means "barley grain, of the barley field" (Old English baerlic origin).

Are Charley and Barley boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Barley is primarily a boy name.