Ferry vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fer, Fey, Feie

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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

Ferry Rank #32,658
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ferry ___

  • Ferry James
  • Ferry Lee
  • Ferry John
  • Ferry Wade
  • Ferry Neil
  • Ferry Hugh

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 Ferry

Perry Barry Gerry Penny Terry

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and James mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ferry and James boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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