Frazier 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

Frazier Rank #5,509
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5509 for Frazier.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Frazier ___

  • Frazier James
  • Frazier William
  • Frazier Thomas
  • Frazier Alexander
  • Frazier Reid

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Frazier

Duncan Isla Callum Rosie Angus

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frazier or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Frazier at #5509 in the United States.

What do Frazier and James mean?

Frazier means "strawberry grower" (Norman French fraise origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Frazier and James boy or girl names?

Frazier is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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