Envy 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

Envy Rank #6,533
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6533 for Envy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Envy ___

  • Envy Grace
  • Envy Marie
  • Envy Rose
  • Envy Jade
  • Envy Skye
  • Envy Blaze

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Envy

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Envy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Envy at #6533 in the United States.

What do Envy and James mean?

Envy means "jealousy, covetousness" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Envy and James boy or girl names?

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

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