Hall 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

Hall Rank #19,741
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19741 for Hall.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hall ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Hall

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hall or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hall at #19741 in the United States.

What do Hall and James mean?

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

Are Hall and James boy or girl names?

Hall is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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