Faber vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faber

Boy #28,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"craftsman, smith"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Dutch French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fab

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faber Rank #28,599
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28599 for Faber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faber ___

  • Faber James
  • Faber Michael
  • Faber William
  • Faber Henry
  • Faber Thomas
  • Faber Dale

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 Faber

Turner Fletcher Cooper Mason Garner

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faber or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Faber at #28599 in the United States.

What do Faber and James mean?

Faber means "craftsman, smith" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Faber and James boy or girl names?

Faber is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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