Charis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charis

Girl #2,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness, beauty"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,890
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chari, Ris

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Charis Rank #2,890
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2890 for Charis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charis ___

  • Charis Grace
  • Charis Rose
  • Charis Elise
  • Charis Vera
  • Charis Hope
  • Charis Joy

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 Charis

Zoe Lyra Iris Thea Daphne

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Charis at #2890 in the United States.

What do Charis and James mean?

Charis means "grace, kindness, beauty" (Ancient Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charis and James boy or girl names?

Charis is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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