Chip 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

Chip Rank #3,313
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3313 for Chip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chip ___

  • Chip Robert
  • Chip William
  • Chip James
  • Chip Thomas
  • Chip Allen
  • Chip Michael

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 Chip

Skip Bud Suzy Penny Dick

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chip or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Chip and James mean?

Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chip and James boy or girl names?

Chip is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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