Frazer 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

Frazer Rank #38,159
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38159 for Frazer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Frazer ___

  • Frazer James
  • Frazer Scott
  • Frazer Ross
  • Frazer Grant
  • Frazer Reid
  • Frazer Alexander

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 Frazer

Fraser Callum Angus Duncan Gordon

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frazer or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Frazer at #38159 in the United States.

What do Frazer and James mean?

Frazer means "strawberry, forest men" (Norman French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Frazer and James boy or girl names?

Frazer is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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