Fielden 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

Fielden Rank #20,522
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20522 for Fielden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fielden ___

  • Fielden James
  • Fielden Thomas
  • Fielden George
  • Fielden Henry
  • Fielden Charles
  • Fielden Robert

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 Fielden

Holden Walden Emerson Brooks Meadow

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fielden or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fielden at #20522 in the United States.

What do Fielden and James mean?

Fielden means "field settlement" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fielden and James boy or girl names?

Fielden is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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