Clegg vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clegg

Boy #38,364 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"horsefly, gadfly"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,364
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cle, Cly, Clie

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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

Clegg Rank #38,364
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38364 for Clegg.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clegg ___

  • Clegg James
  • Clegg Thomas
  • Clegg William
  • Clegg Andrew
  • Clegg Robert
  • Clegg Edward

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 Clegg

Bram Finn Reid Knox Gage

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clegg or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clegg at #38364 in the United States.

What do Clegg and James mean?

Clegg means "horsefly, gadfly" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clegg and James boy or girl names?

Clegg is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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