Charles
free man (Germanic)
Charles is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #272 (27,557 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
free man (Germanic)
Charles traces back to the Germanic root 'karlaz' meaning 'free man'. It entered the English language following the Norman Conquest and spread globally through British and French royal lines. In the Philippines, it became widely adopted through American influence in the 20th century.
Derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man', which passed through Old French into English. It was adopted extensively in the Philippines during the American colonial period and remains a prominent masculine name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Charlie', 'Chuck', or 'Cholo'. Often paired with second names such as Charles Edward, John Charles, or Charles Vincent.
Related forms
- Carlos Spanish
- Karl German
- Carlo Italian
- Charles French
Charles with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Charles
How do I use Charles with two Filipino surnames?
Charles is the given name. The full name is Charles + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Charles a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #272 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.