Baylee 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

Baylee Rank #1,018
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1018 for Baylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylee ___

  • Baylee Ann
  • Baylee Grace
  • Baylee Rose
  • Baylee Jo
  • Baylee Lynn
  • Baylee Mae

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 Baylee

Aiden Hailey Tyler Kaylee Blake

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Baylee at #1018 in the United States.

What do Baylee and James mean?

Baylee means "bailiff, law enforcer" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Baylee and James boy or girl names?

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

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