Amelia vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Charlie, Chuck, Chaz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Charles Rank #51

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Charles ___

  • Charles James
  • Charles William
  • Charles Edward
  • Charles Henry
  • Charles Robert
  • Charles Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Charles

George Henry Edward Alice Eleanor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Charles more popular?

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

What do Amelia and Charles mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Charles boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Charles is primarily a boy name.

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