Charles vs Jack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Jack mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Jack boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.