Floris 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

Floris Rank #38,446
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38446 for Floris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Floris ___

  • Floris James
  • Floris Thomas
  • Floris Henry
  • Floris David
  • Floris Pieter
  • Floris Jan

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 Floris

Cornelis Hieronymus Hendrika Maarten Anneliese

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Floris at #38446 in the United States.

What do Floris and James mean?

Floris means "from the flowering one" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Floris and James boy or girl names?

Floris is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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