Fitz vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fitz

Boy #2,480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,480
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Fitz Rank #2,480
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2480 for Fitz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fitz ___

  • Fitz William
  • Fitz James
  • Fitz Hugh
  • Fitz Edward
  • Fitz 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 Fitz

Dashiell Hugo Beatrice Cecily Archer

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fitz or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fitz at #2480 in the United States.

What do Fitz and James mean?

Fitz means "son of" (Norman French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fitz and James boy or girl names?

Fitz is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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