John vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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John Rank #21

Charles Rank #51

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #51 for Charles.

Is John or Charles more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do John and Charles mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are John and Charles boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.