Fontaine 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

Fontaine Rank #16,587
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16587 for Fontaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fontaine ___

  • Fontaine James
  • Fontaine Louis
  • Fontaine Pierre
  • Fontaine Henri
  • Fontaine Charles
  • Fontaine Martin

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fontaine or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fontaine at #16587 in the United States.

What do Fontaine and James mean?

Fontaine means "fountain, spring of water" (French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fontaine and James boy or girl names?

Fontaine is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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