Baldur 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

Baldur Rank #25,143
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25143 for Baldur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baldur ___

  • Baldur Erik
  • Baldur Thor
  • Baldur Leif
  • Baldur Gunnar
  • Baldur Soren
  • Baldur Ragnar

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 Baldur

Thor Odin Freya Sigrid Ulf

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baldur or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Baldur at #25143 in the United States.

What do Baldur and James mean?

Baldur means "prince" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baldur and James boy or girl names?

Baldur is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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