Charles vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Charles Rank #51

Jonathan Rank #83

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Charles or Jonathan more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Charles and Jonathan mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Charles and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.