"Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness"
Origin: Greek
Language: English
Chares
A distinctive 2-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Greek
Ancient Greek
Ancient
Classical
Rare
Strong
Scholarly
Meaning & Origin
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Popularity Over Time
#30,601
Current Rank
Rare
Trend
Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Famous People Named Chares
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Chares of Lindos
Ancient Greek sculptor
Ancient Greek sculptor credited with creating the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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Chares of Athens
Ancient Athenian general
Athenian military commander who served during the Fourth century BC
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #30,601
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Cultural Origins
- Greek Ancient Greek
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Cha
Chy
Chaie
Charie
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, strong style, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, Greek heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, strong style, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, strong style, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, Greek heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Sibling Names
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chares
What does the name Chares mean?
"Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness" (from Greek)
What is the origin of the name Chares?
Chares has Greek and Ancient Greek origins. In Greek, it means "Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness".
Is Chares a boy or girl name?
Chares is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Chares?
Chares is currently ranked #30601 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Chares?
Common nicknames for Chares include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie.
What are good middle names for Chares?
Popular middle name pairings include Chares Alexander, Chares Dmitri, and Chares Leon.
What are good sibling names for Chares?
Names that pair well with Chares as siblings include Lysander, Demetrius, and Theron.
How many syllables does Chares have?
Chares has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Chares a common or rare name?
Chares is an uncommon name, ranked #30601 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Chares
Chares is a boy name with Greek and Ancient Greek origins . The name means "Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness" in Greek .
Chares is currently ranked #30,601 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Chares has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Chares include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chares include Charles, Charlie, Charley, Charleston, Charly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.