Chares vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chares

Boy #30,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Ancient Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,601
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cha, Char, Chary

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chares Rank #30,601
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30601 for Chares.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chares ___

  • Chares Alexander
  • Chares Dmitri
  • Chares Leon

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chares

Lysander Demetrius Theron

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chares or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chares at #30601 in the United States.

What do Chares and James mean?

Chares means "Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chares and James boy or girl names?

Chares is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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