Fields vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fields

Boy #5,899 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"open land, cleared field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,899
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fie, Fiel, Fiely

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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

Fields Rank #5,899
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5899 for Fields.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fields ___

  • Fields James
  • Fields Thomas
  • Fields William
  • Fields Robert
  • Fields Edward
  • Fields Henry

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 Fields

Brooks Forrest Lake River Stone

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fields or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fields at #5899 in the United States.

What do Fields and James mean?

Fields means "open land, cleared field" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fields and James boy or girl names?

Fields is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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