Hamlet 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

Hamlet Rank #37,902
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37902 for Hamlet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamlet ___

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 Hamlet

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamlet or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hamlet at #37902 in the United States.

What do Hamlet and James mean?

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

Are Hamlet and James boy or girl names?

Hamlet is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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