Charles Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Charles Name at a Glance

Name	Charles
Meaning	From the Old German carl, meaning a man. Famous bearer: British Charles Prince of Wales.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Charles Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Charles means “From the Old German carl, meaning a man. Famous bearer: British Charles Prince of Wales”. 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.

Charles Name Origin

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

Is Charles a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Charles

When considering Charles 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.