Jackson vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Jackson Rank #35

Charles Rank #51

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Jackson or Charles more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Charles mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Jackson and Charles boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.