Charles vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and John mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and John boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.