Crosby vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Crosby

Boy #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,202
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cros, Crozz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Crosby Rank #1,202
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crosby ___

  • Crosby James
  • Crosby Lee
  • Crosby Thomas
  • Crosby Lane
  • Crosby Reid
  • Crosby Grant

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 Crosby

Beckett Hadley Sutton Emerson Fletcher

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crosby or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Crosby and James mean?

Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Crosby and James boy or girl names?

Crosby is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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