Grae vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Grae Rank #9,695
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9695 for Grae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grae ___

  • Grae James
  • Grae Cole
  • Grae River
  • Grae Wolf
  • Grae Stone
  • Grae Forrest

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grae or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Grae at #9695 in the United States.

What do Grae and James mean?

Grae means "gray color" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grae and James boy or girl names?

Grae is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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