Charlize

Meaning of Charlize

It means "free woman" or "free." It's the feminine form of Charles, which means "free man."

Charlize has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Charlize

After ranking as high as #625 in 2004, Charlize has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Charlize

• Charlize Theron
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Charlize Berg
  South African pop singer
• Charlize Andrews
  Australian rules footballer
• Charlize van der Schyf
  South African netball player
• Charlize Morkel
  South African cricketer

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Questions about the name Charlize

What does the name Charlize mean?

Charlize means it means "free woman" or "free." it's the feminine form of charles, which means "free man.", and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Charlize a boy's or a girl's name?

Charlize is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Charlize?

Charlize did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Charlize most popular?

Charlize peaked at #625 in 2004.