Name comparison
Charles vs Stephen
Charles is the more common of the two, with roughly 1.8x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Charles | Stephen |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 1,143,775 | 628,292 |
| Global rank | #17 | #53 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 6,994 | 1 in 12,733 |
| Origin | n/a | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 1,143,775 | 628,292 |
How they differ
Charles has approximately 1.1M living bearers compared to 628k for Stephen - a ratio of about 1.8x.
Charles originates from unknown origins. Stephen originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is Charles or Stephen more popular?
Charles is more popular worldwide, with approximately 1,143,775 estimated living bearers compared to 628,292 for Stephen. That is roughly 1.8x more bearers of Charles.
What is the difference in origin between Charles and Stephen?
Charles originates from unknown sources. Stephen originates from unknown sources.
Are Charles and Stephen used for the same gender?
Both Charles and Stephen are predominantly used as male names.
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