Bilbo 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

Bilbo Rank #20,022
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20022 for Bilbo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bilbo ___

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 Bilbo

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bilbo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bilbo at #20022 in the United States.

What do Bilbo and James mean?

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

Are Bilbo and James boy or girl names?

Bilbo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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