Faye vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Faye Rank #539
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #539 for Faye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faye ___

  • Faye Elizabeth
  • Faye Marie
  • Faye Grace
  • Faye Louise
  • Faye Alexandra
  • Faye Catherine

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 Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Faye and James mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Faye and James boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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