Harrill 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

Harrill Rank #17,895
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17895 for Harrill.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harrill ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Harrill

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrill or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Harrill at #17895 in the United States.

What do Harrill and James mean?

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

Are Harrill and James boy or girl names?

Harrill is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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