Hunter vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Hunter Rank #128

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and James mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hunter and James boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.