Charles vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jase

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charles Rank #51
Jason Rank #148

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #148 for Jason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charles ___

  • Charles James
  • Charles William
  • Charles Edward
  • Charles Henry
  • Charles Robert
  • Charles Thomas

Jason ___

  • Jason Michael
  • Jason Thomas
  • Jason Lee
  • Jason Alexander
  • Jason Robert
  • Jason William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charles

George Henry Edward Alice Eleanor

If you choose Jason

Ryan Kevin Amanda Jennifer Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles or Jason more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Charles and Jason mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Charles and Jason boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.

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