Julian vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Latin English German Spanish French

✓ All Clear

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

✓ All Clear

Julian Rank #30

Charles Rank #51

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Julian or Charles more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Julian and Charles mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Julian and Charles boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.