Grantley 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

Grantley Rank #5,937
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5937 for Grantley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grantley ___

  • Grantley James
  • Grantley Thomas
  • Grantley William
  • Grantley Robert
  • Grantley Charles
  • Grantley Alexander

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 Grantley

Charlotte Eleanor Harrison Fletcher Adelaide

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grantley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Grantley at #5937 in the United States.

What do Grantley and James mean?

Grantley means "great woodland clearing" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grantley and James boy or girl names?

Grantley is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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