Joseph vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
7,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Joseph Rank #32
Charles Rank #51

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #51 for Charles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joseph or Charles more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Charles mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Joseph and Charles boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.

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