Claudell 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

Claudell Rank #7,302
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7302 for Claudell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claudell ___

  • Claudell Rose
  • Claudell Mae
  • Claudell Jean
  • Claudell Ann
  • Claudell Elise

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 Claudell

Claudette Rochelle Vernell Wendell Laverne

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claudell or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Claudell at #7302 in the United States.

What do Claudell and James mean?

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

Are Claudell and James boy or girl names?

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

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