Farmer vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farmer

Boy #15,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who farms the land"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,625
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Farm, Farmy

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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

Farmer Rank #15,625
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15625 for Farmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farmer ___

  • Farmer John
  • Farmer James
  • Farmer Lee
  • Farmer Dale
  • Farmer Ray
  • Farmer Earl

James ___

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

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If you choose James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farmer or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Farmer at #15625 in the United States.

What do Farmer and James mean?

Farmer means "one who farms the land" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Farmer and James boy or girl names?

Farmer is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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