Freddie 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

Freddie Rank #1,955
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1955 for Freddie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Freddie ___

  • Freddie James
  • Freddie George
  • Freddie Arthur
  • Freddie William
  • Freddie John
  • Freddie Henry

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 Freddie

Archie Bertie Elsie Rosie Ivy

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freddie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Freddie at #1955 in the United States.

What do Freddie and James mean?

Freddie means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Freddie and James boy or girl names?

Freddie is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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