Name comparison
Charles vs Samuel
Charles is the more common of the two, with roughly 1.9x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Charles | Samuel |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 1,143,775 | 615,694 |
| Global rank | #17 | #54 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 6,994 | 1 in 12,993 |
| Origin | n/a | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 1,143,775 | 615,694 |
How they differ
Charles has approximately 1.1M living bearers compared to 616k for Samuel - a ratio of about 1.9x.
Charles originates from unknown origins. Samuel originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is Charles or Samuel more popular?
Charles is more popular worldwide, with approximately 1,143,775 estimated living bearers compared to 615,694 for Samuel. That is roughly 1.9x more bearers of Charles.
What is the difference in origin between Charles and Samuel?
Charles originates from unknown sources. Samuel originates from unknown sources.
Are Charles and Samuel used for the same gender?
Both Charles and Samuel are predominantly used as male names.
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