Joy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

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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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Joy Rank #4,996

James Rank #2,583

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

Is Joy or James more popular?

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

What do Joy and James mean?

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

Are Joy and James boy or girl names?

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