Cheri 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

Cheri Rank #13,474
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13474 for Cheri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cheri ___

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 Cheri

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cheri at #13474 in the United States.

What do Cheri and James mean?

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

Are Cheri and James boy or girl names?

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

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