Free man
Carles is the Catalan form of Charles. It is derived from the Germanic word 'karl', which originally referred to a free man who was not part of the nobility but held legal rights.
Less common today
Carles isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,797 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Legendary Spanish footballer and FC Barcelona captain
Catalan politician and former President of the Generalitat of Catalonia
Catalan singer and actor, lead singer of the band Sau
Spanish former football player and coach
