Charleston vs Penn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charleston Rank #2,826
Penn Rank #2,952

Charleston is more popular, ranked #2826 vs #2952 for Penn.

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

Penn ___

  • Penn James
  • Penn Oliver
  • Penn Alexander
  • Penn Harrison
  • Penn William
  • Penn August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charleston

Savannah Georgia Harlow Winston Beaumont

If you choose Penn

Wren Slate Wells Bram Ford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charleston or Penn more popular?

Charleston is more popular, ranked #2826 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Charleston and Penn mean?

Charleston means "free man's town" (Old English origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Charleston and Penn boy or girl names?

Charleston is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.

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