Charles

Boy

Origin: Germanic · French

Meaning

“from Germanic karl, 'free man'”

Source

Cultural Notes

One of the most enduring royal and aristocratic names in European history; borne by numerous kings of France and England.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Charles

  • Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, King Charles III

Variants & Spellings

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