Charles vs Elijah

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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Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8
Total SSA Count
11,171
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Lijah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charles Rank #51
Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #51 for Charles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charles ___

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

Elijah ___

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Thomas
  • Elijah Alexander
  • Elijah Joseph
  • Elijah Samuel
  • Elijah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charles

George Henry Edward Alice Eleanor

If you choose Elijah

Noah Isaac Isaiah Olivia Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Elijah mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Elijah boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.

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