Blakely 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

Blakely Rank #158
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #158 for Blakely.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blakely ___

  • Blakely Grace
  • Blakely Rose
  • Blakely Anne
  • Blakely Marie
  • Blakely Jane
  • Blakely Elizabeth

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 Blakely

River Carson Mackenzie Harper Quinn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blakely or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Blakely at #158 in the United States.

What do Blakely and James mean?

Blakely means "pale meadow" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blakely and James boy or girl names?

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

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