Charley vs Ransom

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 #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

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Charley Rank #1,838

Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1838 for Charley.

Is Charley or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Charley and Ransom mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Charley and Ransom boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.