Garrix vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrix

Boy #14,580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Spear ruler; variant of Garrick meaning one who rules with a spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,580
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gary, Rix, Gare

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Garrix Rank #14,580
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14580 for Garrix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Garrix ___

  • Garrix James
  • Garrix Lee
  • Garrix Cole

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 Garrix

Jaxon Brayden Tristan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrix or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Garrix at #14580 in the United States.

What do Garrix and James mean?

Garrix means "Spear ruler; variant of Garrick meaning one who rules with a spear" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Garrix and James boy or girl names?

Garrix is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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