Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
James Rank #5

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5 for James.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or James more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to James at #5 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and James mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and James boy or girl names?

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

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