Hallie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hallie

Girl #149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the hall meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#149
Total SSA Count
1,982
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hal

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

Hallie Rank #149
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #149 for Hallie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hallie ___

  • Hallie Mae
  • Hallie Grace
  • Hallie Jane
  • Hallie Marie
  • Hallie Rose
  • Hallie Ann

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 Hallie

Stella Millie Finn Owen Ellie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hallie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hallie at #149 in the United States.

What do Hallie and James mean?

Hallie means "dweller at the hall meadow" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hallie and James boy or girl names?

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

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