Ferrin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fer, Rin

Playground Safety Score

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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

Ferrin Rank #20,697
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ferrin ___

  • Ferrin James
  • Ferrin Patrick
  • Ferrin Liam
  • Ferrin Brendan
  • Ferrin Connor
  • Ferrin Cillian

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 Ferrin

Kieran Declan Siobhan Aoife Cillian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferrin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and James mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ferrin and James boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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