Griffey 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

Griffey Rank #4,708
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4708 for Griffey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Griffey ___

  • Griffey James
  • Griffey Lee
  • Griffey Thomas
  • Griffey Wayne
  • Griffey Scott
  • Griffey Allen

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 Griffey

Harper Hadley Finn Kelsey Brogan

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Griffey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Griffey at #4708 in the United States.

What do Griffey and James mean?

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

Are Griffey and James boy or girl names?

Griffey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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