Find out how popular the first name Charels has been for the last 16 years (from 1974 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Charels by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Charels is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Charels.

The history of the first name Charels

The name Charels is a variant spelling of the masculine given name Charles, which has its origins in the ancient Germanic language. It is derived from the word "karl," meaning "man" or "husband," combined with the element "hrid," meaning "army" or "warrior." This suggests that the name initially held connotations of strength, bravery, and military prowess.

The earliest recorded use of the name Charles dates back to the 8th century, when it was borne by the Frankish ruler Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great (742-814). Charlemagne was a powerful and influential monarch who united much of Western and Central Europe under his rule, and his name became widely popular across the continent.

In the Middle Ages, the name Charles was particularly common among European royalty and nobility. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Charles VI of France (1368-1422), known as Charles the Well-Beloved, and Charles V of Spain (1500-1558), who was also the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V.

The name Charles has also been used by various religious figures throughout history. Saint Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) was a prominent Italian cardinal and a leading figure in the Counter-Reformation. Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916) was a French Catholic priest and explorer who lived among the Tuareg people in the Sahara Desert.

Other notable individuals named Charles include the English philosopher Charles Darwin (1809-1882), the French writer Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867), and the American author Charles Dickens (1812-1870).

While the spelling "Charels" is less common than the standard "Charles," it has been used throughout history as a variant form of the name. This spelling variation likely emerged through regional dialects or transcription errors, reflecting the diversity of language and culture in which the name has been adopted.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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