Cheney 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

Cheney Rank #28,597
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28597 for Cheney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cheney ___

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 Cheney

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheney or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cheney at #28597 in the United States.

What do Cheney and James mean?

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

Are Cheney and James boy or girl names?

Cheney is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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