Chucky vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chucky

Boy #30,113 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,113
Total SSA Count
5
Nicknames
Chu, Chuc, Chucy

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Chucky Rank #30,113
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30113 for Chucky.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chucky ___

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 Chucky

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chucky or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chucky at #30113 in the United States.

What do Chucky and James mean?

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

Are Chucky and James boy or girl names?

Chucky is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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