Guthrie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guthrie

Girl #19,620 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19,620
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Gut, Guth, Guthy

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Trellis Devie Ermine Nobie

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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

Guthrie Rank #19,620

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19620 for Guthrie.

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 Guthrie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Guthrie at #19620 in the United States.

What do Guthrie and James mean?

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

Are Guthrie and James boy or girl names?

Guthrie is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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