Chauncey 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

Chauncey Rank #2,993
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2993 for Chauncey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chauncey ___

  • Chauncey James
  • Chauncey Louis
  • Chauncey Henry
  • Chauncey Edward
  • Chauncey William
  • Chauncey Frederick

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Chauncey

Reginald Percival Beatrice Millicent Aloysius

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chauncey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chauncey at #2993 in the United States.

What do Chauncey and James mean?

Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chauncey and James boy or girl names?

Chauncey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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