Throughout the world, Chars (Chars 
) is a rare dominantly boy's, but seldom feminine first name. The given name Chars is habitual in Nigeria, where it is a very rare predominantly masculine, but very seldom feminine name, Philippines, and Mexico, where it is a very rare male name. In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Nigeria, India, and Philippines. Also, Chars is the last name as well as the forename.