Charles vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Charles Rank #51

Mark Rank #246

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Charles or Mark more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Charles and Mark mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Charles and Mark boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.