Charles
CHARLZ
Boy · German
Meaning: Free man
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Charlie
Gender-neutral · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Free man, manly, strong
- Pronunciation
- CHAR-lee
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
Diminutive of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning free man.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Australia
Alternate spellings
CharleeEnglish
Modern variant spelling.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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