Oliver vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Oliver Rank #3

Charles Rank #51

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Oliver or Charles more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Charles mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Oliver and Charles boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.