Buss 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

Buss Rank #38,539
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38539 for Buss.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Buss ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Buss

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buss or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Buss at #38539 in the United States.

What do Buss and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Buss and James boy or girl names?

Buss is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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