James vs Joy

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 #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

American English Christian Filipino

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James Rank #2,583

Joy Rank #4,996

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #4996 for Joy.

Is James or Joy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Joy at #4996 in the United States.

What do James and Joy mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin).

Are James and Joy boy or girl names?

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