Fair vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fair

Boy #38,155 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"just, equitable"

Origin: Old English fæger

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,155
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Fair Rank #38,155
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38155 for Fair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fair ___

  • Fair Thomas
  • Fair James
  • Fair William
  • Fair Henry
  • Fair Oliver
  • Fair Arthur

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 Fair

Noble True Bright Sage Reed

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fair or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fair at #38155 in the United States.

What do Fair and James mean?

Fair means "just, equitable" (Old English fæger origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fair and James boy or girl names?

Fair is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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