James vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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James Rank #5

Charles Rank #51

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #51 for Charles.

Is James or Charles more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do James and Charles mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Charles boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.