Charles name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 13th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: English, Tamil, French, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Charles

char-ul-z

Meaning: Manly, Strong, Free Man, Full-grown, A Man, Husband, Vigorous and Army

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What does Charles mean?
Variations of Charles
Nicknames for Charles
Middle Names for Charles
How popular is Charles?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Charles
Sibling Names for Charles
Famous People Named Charles
Lists having Charles

What does Charles mean?

The name Charles is of French origin and means "free man" or "manly". It was introduced to England by the Normans and was popular among the royalty during the medieval period. The name has been used by several Saints and popes, as well as kings of France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, and Denmark.

Notable people with the name include Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, Charlie Chaplin, and Prince Charles.

Choosing a baby name is one of the most exciting and challenging tasks parents face. There are so many factors to consider! But if you're looking for a strong, classic name with royal ties, Charles is definitely a top contender.

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How do I pronounce Charles?

The proper pronunciation of three syllabled Charles is char-ul-z.

Variants of Charles

Carolus, Arlo, Carel, Karel, Karl, Carl, Kalle, Karle, Kaleva, Cheriline, Carrol, Johncharles, Charlesanthony, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, John, Johannes, Háriolus

Nicknames for Charles

If you're looking for a nickname, there is a Ton that works with the name Charles. Some of these are:

Names that rhyme with Charles

How popular is the name Charles?

Charles was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 2404958 babies have been given the moniker. When at its peak in 1880, 40771 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 4th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 277 years but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 5 baby names 37 times Also, Charles was among the popular names in England and Wales.

Since emerging in 1996 around 29672 babies have been given the moniker. At its zenith in 1998, 1868 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 41st position. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 11 times Also, Charles was among the very popular names in France. Since emerging in 1900 around 240382 babies have been given the moniker.

At the peak of its usage in 1900, it ranked 11st when 5269 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. However after 163 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still going strong on charts.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 49 times

Charles was a common name in Ireland. Over 3532 babies have been named Charles since 1964. When at its peak in 1964,.

However after 56 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, In Belgium, Charles was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 2209 babies.

At its zenith in 2017,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 24 years. Also, Charles is a common name in New South Wales given to over 5171 babies in 49 years.

At present the name is rising, in 1952, 149 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 57th position. Also, Charles used to be a common name in Victoria, first appeared in 2008 and over 1055 babies have been given the name in 12 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2008,. However after 12 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Charles is a familiar baby name in Queensland, it has been in use since 1960 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

Recently in 2016, 98 babies were given Charles and it reached its peak ranking, 66 on boy names chart. There are over 1558 babies that have been given the name Charles in Queensland.

Charles is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 280 on boy names chart when 32 babies were named Charles.

Over 382 babies in Switzerland have been named Charles. Also, in Netherlands, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 600 names. Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 542 on boy names chart when 26 babies were named Charles.

Charles is a rare baby name in Netherlands still in use today. However things change on global perspective, Charles is extremely popular in Uganda where every 1 in 100 have the name as well as in, Tanzania, DR Congo, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, England and Zambia.

Also the baby name is popular in Malawi, Brazil, Canada, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, South Africa, Cameroon, Haiti, Sudan, Burundi, Philippines, Madagascar, Mozambique, Chad, Scotland, Indonesia, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, Jamaica, Malaysia, Benin, Togo, Australia, Liberia, India, Congo, Ivory Coast, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Guinea, Ethiopia, Angola, Bahamas, Burkina Faso and Peru.

According to our findings, at least 4790000 people have been bestowed Charles around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	52	6604	8099	13
2017	49	7130	8717	12
2016	51	7050	7182	16
2015	50	7165	10834	9
2014	51	7329	7609	15

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Charles in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	4369	5811	5	150
	1686	276	21	5

What numerology tells about Charles?

You are hard-working by nature and success drives you. You have a restless spirit and booming energy. Playing with words and using metaphors to confuse people is your specialty. You have to think of your own purpose and reason for waking up in the morning. You can't imagine yourself tied to one person for the rest of your life. Your heart is as big as a mountain. Changes don't represent a problem for you. On the contrary, you are all about change.

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Justin - Widely Accepted and Conifer Justin has its origin in Latin, Justin means "Judicious or Upright" used in Finnish, Hindi and Tamil is a unisex name . In 2018, admired Justin ranked 141 on the list of baby boy names in United States
Dewey - Trendy and Conifer Dewey is originated from Hebrew, Dewey means "Form of David or Prized", prevalently used in Welsh and English is used as a gender-neutral name
Garrett - Meaning of Garrett is Hardy or Powerful with the Spear came from Germanic and Irish prevalently used in English and Irish is used as a gender-neutral name
Sophia - Celebrated and Enduring Sophias origin is Old Greek is used commonly in Norwegian and Italian bestowed upon both boys and girls, meaning of Sophia is "Skill or Wisdom"

Gladys means Country or Disabled is substantially used in Welsh, Swedish and Norwegian and is used for both sexes is rooted from Celtic and Old Welsh

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Middle names for Charles

Here is a list of all the rage and widely-accepted middle names that go with the baby name Charles.

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Sibling Names for Charles

Charles, a timeless name that exudes sophistication and elegance, has been a popular choice among parents for centuries. If you are considering naming your baby boy Charles, why not pair it with a sibling name that complements it perfectly? Here are some options to consider.

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Brother for Charles

Famous people named Charles

Charles Baxter, American novelist, essayist, and poet
Charles d'Abancour, French statesman, minister to Louis XVI
Charles Goren, American bridge player and writer
Charles Badham, English classical philologist, textual critic
Charles Hapgood, American college professor and author
Charles Gounod, French composer, best
Charles Townley, wealthy English country gentleman
Charles Bannister, English actor, comedian and singer
Charles Jean Marie Barbaroux, French politician of the Revolutionary period and Freemason
Charles Waterton, English naturalist and explorer
Charles Longley, bishop in the Church of England
Charles Tournemire, French composer and organist
Charles Barrois, French geologist and palaeontologist

Charles Annibal Fabrot, French jurisconsult
Charles E. Silberman, American journalist and author
Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, The Hon
Charles Connell, Canadian politician
Charles de Rémusat, French politician and writer
Charles McCarron, United States Tin Pan Alley composer and lyricist
Charles Percier, neoclassical French architect
Charles Christie, motion picture studio owner
Charles Hallé, Anglo-German pianist and conductor
Charles Dupuy, French statesman, three times prime minister
Charles de Sainte-Maure, duc de Montausier, French military man and,
Charles Auguste Désiré Filon, French historian
Charles W. Chesnutt, African-American author, essayist

Charles William King, British Victorian writer and collector of gems
Charles Cowden Clarke, English author and Shakespearian scholar, was
Charles Sibley, American ornithologist and molecular biologist
Charles Babbage, English polymath
Charles Sanders Peirce, American philosopher, logician, mathematician
Charles Edward Jones, United States Air Force officer
Charles Messier, French astronomer most notable for publishing an astronomical catalogue consisting of 110 nebulae and star clusters
Charles Lyell, Scottish geologist
Charles F. Hockett, American linguist
Charles Lane Poor, American astronomy professor
Charles K. Kao, physicist and electrical engineer
Charles Best, Canadian medical scientist and one of the co-discoverers of insulin

Charles Wheatstone, English scientist and inventor of many scientific breakthroughs of the Victorian era
Charles Piazzi Smyth, English astronomer
Charles Hatchett, British chemist who discovered the element niobium
Charles W. Morris, American semiotician and philosopher
Charles Manners-Sutton, bishop in the Church of England
Charles James Blomfield, British divine and classicist
Charles Coughlin, Canadian-American Roman Catholic priest based
Charles Bernard Renouvier, French philosopher
Charles R. Drew, American physician, surgeon
Charles Mason, English astronomer
Charles Bonnet, Genevan naturalist and philosophical writer
Charles Geschke, American businessman
Charles Baudelaire, French poet

Charles Dickens, English writer and social critic
Charles Tupper, Canadian father of Confederation: as the Premier of Nova Scotia
Charles Robert Malden, nineteenth-century British naval officer
Charles Ancillon, French jurist and diplomat
Charles Farrar Browne,
Charles Proteus Steinmetz, German-born American mathematician and electrical engineer and professor at Union College
Charles Martel, Frankish statesman and military leader
Charles Williams, British poet, novelist, playwright, theologian
Charles McCarry, American writer, primarily of spy fiction
Charles Alston, African-American painter, sculptor, illustrator
Charles Evers, American civil rights activist and former politician
Charles I of England, monarch over the three kingdoms of England

Charles Evans Hughes, Charles Evans Hughes Sr
Charles Mingus, Charles Mingus Jr
Charles C. Krulak, retired United States Marine Corps officer
Charles XIV John of Sweden, was King of Sweden and King of Norway
Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia and the first King of Bohemia to also become Holy Roman Emperor
Charles Pierce, was one of the 20th century's foremost female impersonators
Charles I of Anjou, member of the royal Capetian dynasty and the founder of the second House of Anjou
Charles XV of Sweden, ; Swedish: 'Karl XV' and Norwegian: 'Karl IV' was King of Sweden and Norway