Charles — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Boy

Meaning

Free man.

Etymology

From Germanic Karl meaning free man.

Pronunciation

/tʃɑrlz/

Popularity

US

2020:#50

2021:#54

UK

2020:#25

2021:#28

Quick Facts

Length:: 7 letters
Syllables:: 1
Ending:: -s

Origin

Themes

Nicknames & Variants

Nicknames:

Charlie, Chuck, Chas

Variants:

Carlos, Karl

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