Charlee 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

Charlee Rank #398
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #398 for Charlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlee ___

  • Charlee Rose
  • Charlee Grace
  • Charlee Mae
  • Charlee Ann
  • Charlee Jo
  • Charlee Rae

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 Charlee

Harley Billie Millie Finley Remy

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Charlee at #398 in the United States.

What do Charlee and James mean?

Charlee means "free man, strong" (Old High German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlee and James boy or girl names?

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

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