Jack vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Jack Rank #15

Charles Rank #51

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Jack or Charles more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Jack and Charles mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Jack and Charles boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.