Jonathan vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Jonathan Rank #83

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Charles mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Jonathan and Charles boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.