Clearance vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clearance

Boy #12,224 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,224
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clear, Clarence, C

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

Clearance Rank #12,224
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12224 for Clearance.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clearance ___

  • Clearance James
  • Clearance Edward
  • Clearance William
  • Clearance Thomas
  • Clearance Lee
  • Clearance Ray

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 Clearance

Clarence Lawrence Florence Terrance Patience

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clearance or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clearance at #12224 in the United States.

What do Clearance and James mean?

Clearance means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clearance and James boy or girl names?

Clearance is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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