Crowley 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

Crowley Rank #12,256
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12256 for Crowley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crowley ___

  • Crowley James
  • Crowley Thomas
  • Crowley Edward
  • Crowley William
  • Crowley Alexander

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 Crowley

Finley Beckett Sutton Hadley Marlowe

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crowley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Crowley at #12256 in the United States.

What do Crowley and James mean?

Crowley means "crow woodland clearing" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Crowley and James boy or girl names?

Crowley is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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