Cubby 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

Cubby Rank #39,402
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39402 for Cubby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cubby ___

  • Cubby James
  • Cubby Lee
  • Cubby Ray
  • Cubby John
  • Cubby Alan

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 Cubby

Buster Buddy Charlie Daisy Rosie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cubby or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cubby at #39402 in the United States.

What do Cubby and James mean?

Cubby means "young bear, small animal" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cubby and James boy or girl names?

Cubby is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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