Creedence vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Creedence Rank #3,302
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3302 for Creedence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Creedence ___

  • Creedence James
  • Creedence Lee
  • Creedence Ray
  • Creedence Cole
  • Creedence Dean
  • Creedence John

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 Creedence

Lennon Hendrix Jagger Zeppelin River

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creedence or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Creedence at #3302 in the United States.

What do Creedence and James mean?

Creedence means "that which one believes" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Creedence and James boy or girl names?

Creedence is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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