Griffith 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

Griffith Rank #5,067
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5067 for Griffith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Griffith ___

  • Griffith James
  • Griffith Thomas
  • Griffith Owen
  • Griffith Lee
  • Griffith John
  • Griffith Edward

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 Griffith

Rhys Ewan Morgan Bronwen Seren

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Griffith or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Griffith at #5067 in the United States.

What do Griffith and James mean?

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

Are Griffith and James boy or girl names?

Griffith is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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