Godwin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Godwin

Boy #6,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good friend, friend of God"

Origin: Old English god + wine

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Nigerian Ghanaian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,295
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Goddy, Win, Goody

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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

Godwin Rank #6,295
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6295 for Godwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Godwin ___

  • Godwin James
  • Godwin Charles
  • Godwin Henry
  • Godwin Edmund
  • Godwin Felix
  • Godwin Victor

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 Godwin

Harold Edith Matilda Edmund Cressida

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Godwin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Godwin at #6295 in the United States.

What do Godwin and James mean?

Godwin means "good friend, friend of God" (Old English god + wine origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Godwin and James boy or girl names?

Godwin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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