Credence vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Credence

Boy #5,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belief, trust, credibility"

Origin: Medieval Latin (credentia)

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,594
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cree, Dence

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

Credence Rank #5,594
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5594 for Credence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Credence ___

  • Credence James
  • Credence Paul
  • Credence River
  • Credence Lake
  • Credence Blue
  • Credence Alexander

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Credence

Cadence Verity Valor Mercy Justice

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Credence or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Credence at #5594 in the United States.

What do Credence and James mean?

Credence means "belief, trust, credibility" (Medieval Latin (credentia) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Credence and James boy or girl names?

Credence is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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