Finlee vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Finlee

Girl #3,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,429
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fin, Finnie

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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

Finlee Rank #3,429
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3429 for Finlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Finlee ___

  • Finlee Mae
  • Finlee Rose
  • Finlee Grace
  • Finlee Jane
  • Finlee Claire
  • Finlee Kate

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 Finlee

Declan Rowan Aoife Callum Isla

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Finlee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Finlee at #3429 in the United States.

What do Finlee and James mean?

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

Are Finlee and James boy or girl names?

Finlee is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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