Charley
CHAR-lee
Boy
Average rank #3,033 across 3 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English
Diminutive or feminine form of Charles, meaning "From the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word meaning "man". However, an alternative theory states that it is derived from the common Germanic name element hari meaning "army, warrior"."
Popularity
How popular is Charley?
馃彺鬆仹鬆仮鬆仴鬆伄鬆仹鬆伩 England & Wales
#5,137
in 2025
馃嚭馃嚫 USA
#1,827
in 2025
馃嚚馃嚘 Canada
#2,134
in 2024
Not in top rankings for: 馃彺鬆仹鬆仮鬆伋鬆仯鬆伌鬆伩 Scotland, 馃嚠馃嚜 Ireland, 馃嚘馃嚭 Australia, 馃嚦馃嚳 New Zealand
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