Claude vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claude

Boy #3,333 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of the Claudian family, lame"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,333
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cla, Clau, Clauy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Claude Rank #3,333
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3333 for Claude.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claude ___

  • Claude Victor
  • Claude Henri
  • Claude Louis
  • Claude James
  • Claude Edward
  • Claude Thomas

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 Claude

Marcel Henri Lucien Simone Colette

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claude or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Claude at #3333 in the United States.

What do Claude and James mean?

Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Claude and James boy or girl names?

Claude is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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