Asante vs Charleston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asante

Boy #2,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"thank you, grateful"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian Kenyan African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,805
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asa, San

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asante Rank #2,805
Charleston Rank #2,826

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 vs #2826 for Charleston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asante ___

  • Asante James
  • Asante Emmanuel
  • Asante Kofi
  • Asante Michael
  • Asante David
  • Asante Lee

Charleston ___

  • Charleston James
  • Charleston William
  • Charleston Henry
  • Charleston Frederick
  • Charleston Edward
  • Charleston Rhett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asante

Zuri Kwame Amara Kofi Nia

If you choose Charleston

Savannah Georgia Harlow Winston Beaumont

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asante or Charleston more popular?

Asante is more popular, ranked #2805 compared to Charleston at #2826 in the United States.

What do Asante and Charleston mean?

Asante means "thank you, grateful" (Swahili origin). Charleston means "free man's town" (Old English origin).

Are Asante and Charleston boy or girl names?

Asante is primarily a boy name. Charleston is primarily a boy name.

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