Charles Davey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Charles Davey — free man
2.3 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Charles Davey is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Charles is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Germanic Karl, meaning "free man." Latinized as Carolus, it gave us Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty. The surname Davey: Aaron Davey, Australian rules footballer (Melbourne Demons) Alan Davey (civil servant), chief executive of the Arts Council England Alan Davey (musician) (born 1963), former bassist with Hawkwind Alfred Davey (New Zealand politician) (1894–1982), New Zealand politician of the National Party Alwyn Davey, Australian rules footballer (Essendon Bombers) Basil Davey (1897–1959), British commandant of the Royal Military College of Science Cathy Davey (born 1979), Irish singer-songwriter Charles Pierce Davey (1925–2002), American boxer and boxing commissioner Charlie Davey (footballer) (1908–1991), a. Charles is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 2.3 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Charles reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Charles

Meaning: free man

Germanic

From the Germanic Karl, meaning "free man." Latinized as Carolus, it gave us Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty.

Surname: Davey

Irish

Aaron Davey, Australian rules footballer (Melbourne Demons) Alan Davey (civil servant), chief executive of the Arts Council England Alan Davey (musician) (born 1963), former bassist with Hawkwind Alfred Davey (New Zealand politician) (1894–1982), New Zealand politician of the National Party Alwyn Davey, Australian rules footballer (Essendon Bombers) Basil Davey (1897–1959), British commandant of the Royal Military College of Science Cathy Davey (born 1979), Irish singer-songwriter Charles Pierce Davey (1925–2002), American boxer and boxing commissioner Charlie Davey (footballer) (1908–1991), a.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Charles is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Charles by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Charles has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Charlie
  • Chuck
  • Carlo
  • Carlos
  • Karl
  • Karol

Notable People Named Charles Davey

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Charles Davey:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Charles?
The first name Charles originates from Germanic. From the Germanic Karl, meaning "free man." Latinized as Carolus, it gave us Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty.
When was Charles most popular?
The name Charles reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Davey?
The surname Davey originates from Irish. Aaron Davey, Australian rules footballer (Melbourne Demons) Alan Davey (civil servant), chief executive of the Arts Council England Alan Davey (musician) (born 1963), former bassist with Hawkwind Alfred Davey (New Zealand politician) (1894–1982), New Zealand politician of the National Party Alwyn Davey, Australian rules footballer (Essendon Bombers) Basil Davey (1897–1959), British commandant of the Royal Military College of Science Cathy Davey (born 1979), Irish singer-songwriter Charles Pierce Davey (1925–2002), American boxer and boxing commissioner Charlie Davey (footballer) (1908–1991), a.
What are the origins of the name Charles Davey?
The name Charles Davey combines two different traditions: the first name Charles has Germanic roots, while the surname Davey originates from Irish.
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