Feivel vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Feivel

Boy #27,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright one, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,740
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fay, Fivel

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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

Feivel Rank #27,740
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27740 for Feivel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Feivel ___

  • Feivel Aaron
  • Feivel Nathan
  • Feivel David
  • Feivel Samuel
  • Feivel Jacob
  • Feivel Moshe

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 Feivel

Shlomo Mendel Rivka Gittel Yenta

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Feivel or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Feivel at #27740 in the United States.

What do Feivel and James mean?

Feivel means "bright one, shining one" (Greek via Yiddish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Feivel and James boy or girl names?

Feivel is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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