Abigayle vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigayle Rank #5,586
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5586 for Abigayle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigayle ___

  • Abigayle Grace
  • Abigayle Rose
  • Abigayle Mae
  • Abigayle Joy
  • Abigayle Claire
  • Abigayle Faith

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigayle

Hannah Naomi Elijah Samuel Sarah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigayle or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Abigayle at #5586 in the United States.

What do Abigayle and James mean?

Abigayle means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abigayle and James boy or girl names?

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

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