Godrick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Godrick

Boy #24,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God ruler; one who rules with divine authority"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Germanic Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,336
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rick, Rod, God

Playground Safety Score

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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

Godrick Rank #24,336
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24336 for Godrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Godrick ___

  • Godrick James
  • Godrick William
  • Godrick Edward
  • Godrick 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 Godrick

Aldric Edric Wulfric Matilda

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Godrick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Godrick at #24336 in the United States.

What do Godrick and James mean?

Godrick means "God ruler; one who rules with divine authority" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Godrick and James boy or girl names?

Godrick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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