Charles vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Charles Rank #51

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Luke mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Charles and Luke boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.