James vs Day

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Boy #20,203 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, the day"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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James Rank #2,583

Day Rank #20,203

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #20203 for Day.

Is James or Day more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Day at #20203 in the United States.

What do James and Day mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Day means "daylight, the day" (Old English origin).

Are James and Day boy or girl names?

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