Deborah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deborah

Girl #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bee"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
316
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deb, Debbie, Debby

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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

Deborah Rank #851
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #851 for Deborah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deborah ___

  • Deborah Anne
  • Deborah Jean
  • Deborah Lynn
  • Deborah Kay
  • Deborah Sue
  • Deborah Ruth

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 Deborah

Sharon Linda Carol Nancy Gary

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deborah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Deborah at #851 in the United States.

What do Deborah and James mean?

Deborah means "bee" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Deborah and James boy or girl names?

Deborah is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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