Fritz vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fritz

Boy #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German fridu + rih

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,536
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fri, Fry, Frie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fritz Rank #2,536
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2536 for Fritz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fritz ___

  • Fritz Karl
  • Fritz Wilhelm
  • Fritz Heinrich
  • Fritz Max
  • Fritz Dieter
  • Fritz Hans

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 Fritz

Klaus Greta Liesel Max Otto

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fritz or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fritz at #2536 in the United States.

What do Fritz and James mean?

Fritz means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German fridu + rih origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fritz and James boy or girl names?

Fritz is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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