Cuthbert vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cuthbert

Boy #18,857 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brilliantly renowned"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Northern English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,857
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cuth, Bert, Cub

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Cuthbert Rank #18,857
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18857 for Cuthbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cuthbert ___

  • Cuthbert James
  • Cuthbert John
  • Cuthbert Thomas
  • Cuthbert Edmund
  • Cuthbert Harold
  • Cuthbert Aldric

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 Cuthbert

Aldric Aelred Ethelbert Oswald Bede

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cuthbert or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cuthbert at #18857 in the United States.

What do Cuthbert and James mean?

Cuthbert means "brilliantly renowned" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cuthbert and James boy or girl names?

Cuthbert is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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