Charley vs Dan

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 #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charley Rank #1,838

Dan Rank #1,931

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Charley or Dan more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Charley and Dan mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charley and Dan boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.