Findley 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

Findley Rank #6,198
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6198 for Findley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Findley ___

  • Findley James
  • Findley Angus
  • Findley Douglas
  • Findley Ross
  • Findley 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 Findley

Callum Hamish Isla Fiona Alasdair

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Findley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Findley at #6198 in the United States.

What do Findley and James mean?

Findley means "fair warrior, white hero" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Findley and James boy or girl names?

Findley is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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