Flournoy vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flournoy

Boy #20,140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the flowering place"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,140
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flour, Noy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Flournoy Rank #20,140
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20140 for Flournoy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flournoy ___

  • Flournoy James
  • Flournoy Thomas
  • Flournoy Lee
  • Flournoy Wayne
  • Flournoy Dean

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Flournoy

Aubrey Montgomery Beaumont Claiborne Cordelia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flournoy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Flournoy at #20140 in the United States.

What do Flournoy and James mean?

Flournoy means "from the flowering place" (French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flournoy and James boy or girl names?

Flournoy is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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