Gehrig 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

Gehrig Rank #7,419
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7419 for Gehrig.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gehrig ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Gehrig

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gehrig or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gehrig at #7419 in the United States.

What do Gehrig and James mean?

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

Are Gehrig and James boy or girl names?

Gehrig is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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