Farley vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farley

Boy #8,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing with ferns"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,789
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Far, Lee

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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

Farley Rank #8,789
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8789 for Farley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farley ___

  • Farley James
  • Farley Thomas
  • Farley William
  • Farley Scott
  • Farley Dean
  • Farley Wayne

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 Farley

Harley Barclay Darby Wesley Harvey

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Farley at #8789 in the United States.

What do Farley and James mean?

Farley means "woodland clearing with ferns" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Farley and James boy or girl names?

Farley is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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