Granger vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Granger

Boy #1,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm steward, granary manager"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,258
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grange, Gray

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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

Granger Rank #1,258
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1258 for Granger.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Granger ___

  • Granger James
  • Granger Cole
  • Granger Reid
  • Granger Fox
  • Granger Lee
  • Granger Hugh

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Granger

Atticus Scout Wren Jasper Cormac

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Granger or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Granger at #1258 in the United States.

What do Granger and James mean?

Granger means "farm steward, granary manager" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Granger and James boy or girl names?

Granger is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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