Bayard 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

Bayard Rank #19,760
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19760 for Bayard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bayard ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Bayard

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bayard or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bayard at #19760 in the United States.

What do Bayard and James mean?

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

Are Bayard and James boy or girl names?

Bayard is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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