Bailee vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailee

Girl #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bailiff, law officer, estate manager"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
260
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Lee

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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

Bailee Rank #991
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #991 for Bailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bailee ___

  • Bailee Grace
  • Bailee Mae
  • Bailee Rose
  • Bailee Ann
  • Bailee Elizabeth
  • Bailee Jo

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 Bailee

Hailey Chloe Paige Tyler Logan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bailee at #991 in the United States.

What do Bailee and James mean?

Bailee means "bailiff, law officer, estate manager" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bailee and James boy or girl names?

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

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