Conley vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conley

Boy #2,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the hound of valor"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,317
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Conn

Playground Safety Score

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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

Conley Rank #2,317
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2317 for Conley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conley ___

  • Conley James
  • Conley Patrick
  • Conley Michael
  • Conley Thomas
  • Conley Ryan
  • Conley Sean

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 Conley

Declan Finn Ronan Siobhan Maeve

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Conley at #2317 in the United States.

What do Conley and James mean?

Conley means "descendant of the hound of valor" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Conley and James boy or girl names?

Conley is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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