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James vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
George Rank #123

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or George more popular?

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

What do James and George mean?

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

Are James and George boy or girl names?

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

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