Elijah vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Elijah Rank #8

Charles Rank #51

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Elijah or Charles more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Charles mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Elijah and Charles boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.