68%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage History Pronounced Pron. SHAHR-lə-mayn(English) [key·IPA] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From Old French Charles le Magne meaning "Charles the Great". This is the name by which the Frankish king Charles the Great (742-814) is commonly known. PopularityDetails Last ranked #459 in 1952 France People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class wholesome strong refined strange complex serious nerdy Categories conquerors, greatness, history, kings, Suikoden characters, world leaders