Charleston 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

Charleston Rank #2,826
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2826 for Charleston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charleston ___

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

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 Charleston

Savannah Georgia Harlow Winston Beaumont

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charleston or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Charleston at #2826 in the United States.

What do Charleston and James mean?

Charleston means "free man's town" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charleston and James boy or girl names?

Charleston is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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