December 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

December Rank #5,239
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5239 for December.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

December ___

  • December Rose
  • December Joy
  • December Wren
  • December Frost
  • December Eve
  • December Grace

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 December

October June August Solstice Winter

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is December or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to December at #5239 in the United States.

What do December and James mean?

December means "tenth month (in original Roman calendar)" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are December and James boy or girl names?

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

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