Charley vs Harlan

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 #668 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rocky land, stony ground"

Origin: Old English

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Charley Rank #1,838

Harlan Rank #668

Harlan is more popular, ranked #668 vs #1838 for Charley.

Is Charley or Harlan more popular?

Harlan is more popular, ranked #668 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Charley and Harlan mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Harlan means "rocky land, stony ground" (Old English origin).

Are Charley and Harlan boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Harlan is primarily a boy name.