Blaze vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaze

Boy #762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fire, flame"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#762
Total SSA Count
333
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bla, Bly, Blie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Blaze Rank #762
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #762 for Blaze.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaze ___

  • Blaze Anthony
  • Blaze Michael
  • Blaze James
  • Blaze Alexander
  • Blaze Xavier
  • Blaze William

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Blaze

Phoenix Ryder Ember Scarlett Dash

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaze or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Blaze at #762 in the United States.

What do Blaze and James mean?

Blaze means "fire, flame" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blaze and James boy or girl names?

Blaze is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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