Creed vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Creed

Boy #613 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"statement of belief, system of faith"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#613
Total SSA Count
465
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cre, Cry, Crie

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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

Creed Rank #613
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #613 for Creed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Creed ___

  • Creed Alexander
  • Creed Michael
  • Creed James
  • Creed William
  • Creed Thomas
  • Creed Bennett

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creed or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Creed at #613 in the United States.

What do Creed and James mean?

Creed means "statement of belief, system of faith" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Creed and James boy or girl names?

Creed is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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