Georgia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Georgia

Girl #110 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, earth worker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#110
Total SSA Count
2,458
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie, Gigi, Gia

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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

Georgia Rank #110
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #110 for Georgia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Georgia ___

  • Georgia Rose
  • Georgia Mae
  • Georgia Louise
  • Georgia Anne
  • Georgia Pearl
  • Georgia Jane

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 Georgia

Savannah August Florence Violet James

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Georgia at #110 in the United States.

What do Georgia and James mean?

Georgia means "farmer, earth worker" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Georgia and James boy or girl names?

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

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