Daniel vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Daniel Rank #16

Charles Rank #51

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Daniel or Charles more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Charles mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Daniel and Charles boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.