Nathaniel vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Nathaniel Rank #144

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Nathaniel or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Charles mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Nathaniel and Charles boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.