Charlemagne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Charlemagne Name at a Glance

Name	Charlemagne
Meaning	French form of the German Charles which became popular in the early 9th century when Charles the Great (Charlemagne) became the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Charlemagne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Charlemagne means “French form of the German Charles which became popular in the early 9th century when Charles the Great (Charlemagne) became the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Charlemagne Name Origin

Our database records Charlemagne under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Charlemagne a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Charlemagne is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Charlemagne

When considering Charlemagne for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.