Genevieve vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Genevieve

Girl #165 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"tribe woman; woman of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
1,835
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Genny, Gen, Viv

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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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Popularity Comparison

Genevieve Rank #165
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #165 for Genevieve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Genevieve ___

  • Genevieve Rose
  • Genevieve Claire
  • Genevieve Louise
  • Genevieve Marie
  • Genevieve Anne
  • Genevieve Grace

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 Genevieve

Sebastian Vivienne Theodore Isabelle Raphael

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genevieve or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Genevieve at #165 in the United States.

What do Genevieve and James mean?

Genevieve means "tribe woman; woman of the people" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Genevieve and James boy or girl names?

Genevieve is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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