Charles vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Charles Rank #51

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Jackson mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Charles and Jackson boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.