Clover vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clover

Girl #618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good luck, prosperity (symbolic)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#618
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Clo, Clovy

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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

Clover Rank #618
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #618 for Clover.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clover ___

  • Clover Rose
  • Clover Mae
  • Clover Jane
  • Clover Fern
  • Clover Ivy
  • Clover June

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 Clover

Willow Ivy Fern Jasper River

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clover or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clover at #618 in the United States.

What do Clover and James mean?

Clover means "good luck, prosperity (symbolic)" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clover and James boy or girl names?

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

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