Graeme vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graeme

Boy #3,744 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grey home, gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,744
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Graeme Rank #3,744
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3744 for Graeme.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graeme ___

  • Graeme Alexander
  • Graeme James
  • Graeme William
  • Graeme Scott
  • Graeme Donald
  • Graeme Angus

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Graeme

Alistair Hamish Fiona Isla Callum

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graeme or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Graeme at #3744 in the United States.

What do Graeme and James mean?

Graeme means "grey home, gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Graeme and James boy or girl names?

Graeme is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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