Crit 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

Crit Rank #11,356
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11356 for Crit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crit ___

  • Crit James
  • Crit Alexander
  • Crit Michael
  • Crit Thomas
  • Crit Lee
  • Crit Ray

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 Crit

Rex Ace Jett Colt Beau

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crit or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Crit at #11356 in the United States.

What do Crit and James mean?

Crit means "chosen, judged" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Crit and James boy or girl names?

Crit is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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