Flip vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flip

Boy #39,513 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"horse lover"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Dutch English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,513
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Flip Rank #39,513
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39513 for Flip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flip ___

  • Flip James
  • Flip John
  • Flip Michael
  • Flip Thomas
  • Flip Lee
  • Flip Ray

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flip or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Flip at #39513 in the United States.

What do Flip and James mean?

Flip means "horse lover" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flip and James boy or girl names?

Flip is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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