Haleigh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haleigh

Girl #4,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, hay clearing"

Origin: Old English heg-leah

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,225
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hale, Leigh

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Haleigh Rank #4,225
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4225 for Haleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haleigh ___

  • Haleigh Grace
  • Haleigh Rose
  • Haleigh Marie
  • Haleigh Jo
  • Haleigh Anne
  • Haleigh Dawn

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 Haleigh

Bailey Riley Kylie Brody Caden

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haleigh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Haleigh at #4225 in the United States.

What do Haleigh and James mean?

Haleigh means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English heg-leah origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Haleigh and James boy or girl names?

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

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