Blakelee 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

Blakelee Rank #1,827
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1827 for Blakelee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blakelee ___

  • Blakelee Grace
  • Blakelee Marie
  • Blakelee Ann
  • Blakelee Rose
  • Blakelee Jo
  • Blakelee Kate

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 Blakelee

Hadley Tenley Kinsley Hartley Remi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blakelee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Blakelee at #1827 in the United States.

What do Blakelee and James mean?

Blakelee means "fair one from the clearing" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blakelee and James boy or girl names?

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

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