Giles vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

Cultural Roots

English French Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,104
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gil, Giy, Giie

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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

Giles Rank #5,104
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5104 for Giles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Giles ___

  • Giles Henry
  • Giles William
  • Giles Edward
  • Giles Thomas
  • Giles Frederick
  • Giles Arthur

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 Giles

Miles Hugo Ambrose Felix Cecily

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giles or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Giles and James mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Giles and James boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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