The nameCharlemagne
Charlemagne is a rare French boy's name, taken from the name of the famous emperor. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Charlemagne comes from the Latin Carolus Magnus, "Charles the Great". Charles comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
Origin
Germanic, through Latin.
History
The name was mostly given in France in the first years of the 20th century, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Charlemagne
Charlemagne in France
Charlemagne was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 245 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Charlemagne. Half of all babies named Charlemagne in France were born before 1923, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Charlemagne in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charlemagne mean?
Charlemagne comes from the Latin Carolus Magnus, "Charles the Great". Charles comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
What is the origin of the name Charlemagne?
Germanic, through Latin.
Is Charlemagne a girl's or a boy's name?
Charlemagne is a boy's name.