Curtice vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtice

Boy #38,982 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Courteous, polite, of the court"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,982
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Curt

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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

Curtice Rank #38,982
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38982 for Curtice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Curtice ___

  • Curtice James
  • Curtice Lee
  • Curtice Wayne
  • Curtice Allen

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 Curtice

Clayton Clifton Carroll Clyde

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curtice or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Curtice at #38982 in the United States.

What do Curtice and James mean?

Curtice means "Courteous, polite, of the court" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Curtice and James boy or girl names?

Curtice is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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