Charley vs Chad

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 #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

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Charley Rank #1,838

Chad Rank #1,812

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 vs #1838 for Charley.

Is Charley or Chad more popular?

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Charley and Chad mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Charley and Chad boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.