George vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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George Rank #123

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #123 for George.

Is George or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and James mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are George and James boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.