Farrell vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farrell

Boy #27,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of valor, hero"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,294
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Farry, Rell

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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

Farrell Rank #27,294
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27294 for Farrell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farrell ___

  • Farrell James
  • Farrell Patrick
  • Farrell Michael
  • Farrell Sean
  • Farrell Thomas
  • Farrell William

James ___

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

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farrell or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Farrell at #27294 in the United States.

What do Farrell and James mean?

Farrell means "man of valor, hero" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Farrell and James boy or girl names?

Farrell is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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