Samuel vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Samuel Rank #17

Charles Rank #51

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Samuel or Charles more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Charles mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Samuel and Charles boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.