Clancy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clancy

Boy #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,215
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clan

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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

Clancy Rank #3,215
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3215 for Clancy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clancy ___

  • Clancy Patrick
  • Clancy Finn
  • Clancy James
  • Clancy Declan
  • Clancy Rory
  • Clancy Thomas

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clancy

Fionn Saoirse Ciarán Brigid Rónán

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clancy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clancy at #3215 in the United States.

What do Clancy and James mean?

Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clancy and James boy or girl names?

Clancy is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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