Mark vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Mark Rank #246

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Charles mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Mark and Charles boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.