Blythe vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blythe

Girl #1,864 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free-spirited, blissful"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,864
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bly, Blyt, Blyty

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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

Blythe Rank #1,864
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1864 for Blythe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blythe ___

  • Blythe Rose
  • Blythe Anne
  • Blythe Marie
  • Blythe Jane
  • Blythe Claire
  • Blythe Elise

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 Blythe

Rowan Wren Fern Heath Sage

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blythe or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Blythe at #1864 in the United States.

What do Blythe and James mean?

Blythe means "free-spirited, blissful" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Blythe and James boy or girl names?

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

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