George vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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George Rank #123

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #123 for George.

Is George or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Charles mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are George and Charles boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.