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Logan vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#51
Total SSA Count
5,593
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Logan Rank #46
Charles Rank #51

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #51 for Charles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan or Charles more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Logan and Charles mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Logan and Charles boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.

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