Blaise vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaise

Boy #1,109 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stammering, lisping"

Origin: Latin Blasius

Cultural Roots

French English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,109
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bla, Blai, Blaiy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Blaise Rank #1,109
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1109 for Blaise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaise ___

  • Blaise Alexander
  • Blaise William
  • Blaise Edward
  • Blaise Henry
  • Blaise James
  • Blaise Oliver

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 Blaise

Felix Alaric Iris Ophelia Caspian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaise or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Blaise at #1109 in the United States.

What do Blaise and James mean?

Blaise means "stammering, lisping" (Latin Blasius origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blaise and James boy or girl names?

Blaise is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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