Charles

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2023 Births: 5,593 →
All-Time Total: 2,308,997
Peak Year: 1917

Charles is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Karl, meaning "man" or "free man."

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Complementary Names / Sisters

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Charlotte Anna Eliza Eloise Morgan Lillian Callie Harper

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Charles

Cari Carie Carl Carla Carlee Carlene Carley Carli

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