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Charis

Boy Name #6,298 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Charis is a boy name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Charis often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#6,298
Total SSA Count
14

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cha Chy Chaie Charie

Also a Girl Name

Charis is also used as a girl name, ranked #2890.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charis

Is Charis a boy or girl name?
Charis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #6298. As a girl name, it is ranked #2890. Charis is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Charis?
Charis is currently ranked #6298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Charis?
Common nicknames for Charis include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie.
Is Charis a common or rare name?
Charis is an uncommon name, ranked #6298 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Charis

Charis is a boy name .

Is Charis a boy or girl name? Charis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,298 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,890. Charis is more commonly used as a girl name.

Charis is currently ranked #6,298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Charis include Cha, Chy, Chaie, and Charie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Charis include Charles, Charlie, Charley, Charleston, Charly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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