Tongan form of Charles, meaning free man
Salesi is the Tongan transliteration of the English name Charles. It carries the same etymological roots as the Germanic name Karl, which historically referred to a free man who was not part of the nobility but held legal rights.
Less common today
Salesi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,309 in 2021.
Australian-born professional rugby union player
Professional rugby union player
New Zealand-born rugby union player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
