The name Charles has two meanings:
1. It could be derived from the Germanic name Karl meaning "man".
2. From the Germanic word "heri" meaning "warrior, army".
Famous bearers
Famous bearers include Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882), an English naturalist;
Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870), an English novelist;
Charles de Gaulle (1890 - 1970), a French military leader and statesman.
