Charles vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

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Charles Rank #51

Parker Rank #97

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Charles or Parker more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Charles and Parker mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Charles and Parker boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.