Edward vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Edward Rank #228

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Charles mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Edward and Charles boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.