Charles vs Leonardo

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

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Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
3,951
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Nardo, Len

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Popularity Comparison

Charles Rank #51
Leonardo Rank #84

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #84 for Leonardo.

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

Leonardo ___

  • Leonardo James
  • Leonardo Miguel
  • Leonardo Antonio
  • Leonardo Rafael
  • Leonardo Cole
  • Leonardo David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charles

George Henry Edward Alice Eleanor

If you choose Leonardo

Matteo Raphael Valentina Isabella Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles or Leonardo more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Leonardo at #84 in the United States.

What do Charles and Leonardo mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin).

Are Charles and Leonardo boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Leonardo is primarily a boy name.

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