Charles vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Charles Rank #51

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Charles or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Charles and Mason mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Charles and Mason boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.