Charity vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charity Rank #2,037
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2037 for Charity.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charity ___

  • Charity Hope
  • Charity Faith
  • Charity Grace
  • Charity Anne
  • Charity Joy
  • Charity Elizabeth

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 Charity

Faith Hope Grace Prudence Honor

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charity or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Charity at #2037 in the United States.

What do Charity and James mean?

Charity means "generous love, benevolence" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charity and James boy or girl names?

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

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