Nicholas vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Charles mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Nicholas and Charles boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.