Harris vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,322
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harry, Hare

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

Harris Rank #1,322
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1322 for Harris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harris ___

  • Harris James
  • Harris William
  • Harris George
  • Harris Thomas
  • Harris Edward
  • Harris John

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Harris

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Harris and James mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harris and James boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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