Fairbanks vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fairbanks

Boy #26,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller by the fair or pleasant riverbanks"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,794
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Banks, Fair

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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

Fairbanks Rank #26,794
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26794 for Fairbanks.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fairbanks ___

  • Fairbanks James
  • Fairbanks Reid
  • Fairbanks Cole

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 Fairbanks

Merritt Banks Prescott

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairbanks or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fairbanks at #26794 in the United States.

What do Fairbanks and James mean?

Fairbanks means "dweller by the fair or pleasant riverbanks" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fairbanks and James boy or girl names?

Fairbanks is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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