Greighson 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

Greighson Rank #35,183
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35183 for Greighson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Greighson ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Greighson

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greighson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Greighson at #35183 in the United States.

What do Greighson and James mean?

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

Are Greighson and James boy or girl names?

Greighson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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