Garth vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garth

Boy #5,248 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosure, yard, garden"

Origin: Old Norse gardr

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,248
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gar, Gaie, Garkins

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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

Garth Rank #5,248
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5248 for Garth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Garth ___

  • Garth Wayne
  • Garth Lee
  • Garth Allen
  • Garth Edward
  • Garth Michael
  • Garth James

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 Garth

Wayne Dale Brenda Linda Rex

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garth or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Garth at #5248 in the United States.

What do Garth and James mean?

Garth means "enclosure, yard, garden" (Old Norse gardr origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Garth and James boy or girl names?

Garth is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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