Guinness vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guinness

Boy #9,252 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,252
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Gui, Guin, Guiny

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Church Sharod Cotton Vivien

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Guinness Rank #9,252

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9252 for Guinness.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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James ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guinness or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Guinness at #9252 in the United States.

What do Guinness and James mean?

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

Are Guinness and James boy or girl names?

Guinness is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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