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Charlie Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Charlie is a popular boy name in 3 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Charlie is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #6, with an average rank of 7 across 3 ranked entries.
Charlie is associated with origins such as Germanic and meanings such as free man.
Charlie appears across 3 countries, especially in Oceania and Europe, including Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Common forms and related variants include Charles.
Pronunciation references include CHAR-lee, CHAR-lieh, and IPA ˈtʃɑːli.
Best rank
#6
Used as
boy
Main origins
Germanic
Origins: Germanic
Common meanings: Originally a diminutive of 'Charles' (meaning 'free man'), it has become a popular independent name for both boys and girls, suggesting a friendly and open spirit.
Pronunciation samples: CHAR-lee, CHAR-lieh | IPA: ˈtʃɑːli
Variants and aliases: Charles
Regional Usage Summary
Oceania
Europe