Charlz

Charlz represents an alternative spelling of Charles and means "the free one." This form is particularly common in English-speaking regions as well as parts of Southeastern Europe, but overall, it is not a very common first name for boys.

What does the name Charlz mean?

Charlz is a modified spelling of Charles and carries the meaning "the free one."

Where does the name Charlz come from?

The name Charlz, as a variant of Charles, has its roots in the Old German name Karl. The exact origin is not clearly defined, but it likely derives from the Proto-Germanic word karaz (man), as well as its diminutive form karlaz (young, little man). In Old High German, this evolved into the word karal, which stands for man, husband, or beloved. These terms led to the medieval designation "Kerl," which describes a man or citizen belonging to a certain status, thus not regarded as a slave or serf, but as "free." Therefore, Karl is often translated as "the free man" or simply "the free one." The etymological roots are: Old High German: karaz = man (Proto-Germanic), karlaz = young, little man (Proto-Germanic), karal = man, husband, beloved (Old High German).

How do you pronounce Charlz?

The pronunciation of Charlz is monosyllabic and evenly stressed. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Tscharls" [tʃaːrlz], with several consonants closely positioned together, creating a dense sound. The ending "-lz" gives the name a distinctive and slightly sharp finish. This makes Charlz powerful and concise – a compact name that radiates a clear and assertive presence.

When is the name day of Charlz?

The name day for Charlz is celebrated on January 5 (Charles of St. Andreas Houben), May 21 (Charles Joseph Eugène de Mazenod OMI), and December 1 (Charles de Foucauld).

Popularity

In Germany, Charlz is a rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in 2017, reaching 3,493rd place in the first name charts of Canada. In the last ten years, it has been chosen as a first name there less than ten times, placing it at 4,480th in the ten-year statistics. From 1980 to 2024, Charlz ranks 6,188th in Canada.