Ferrin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Ferrin Rank #20,697

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ferrin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and James mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ferrin and James boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.