Geoffrey vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Geoffrey

Boy #3,091 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful territory, land of peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,091
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Geoff, Jeff

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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

Geoffrey Rank #3,091
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3091 for Geoffrey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Geoffrey ___

  • Geoffrey James
  • Geoffrey Thomas
  • Geoffrey William
  • Geoffrey Charles
  • Geoffrey Robert
  • Geoffrey Edward

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 Geoffrey

Humphrey Reginald Nigel Rupert Harriet

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geoffrey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Geoffrey at #3091 in the United States.

What do Geoffrey and James mean?

Geoffrey means "peaceful territory, land of peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Geoffrey and James boy or girl names?

Geoffrey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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