Hattie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hattie

Girl #382 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#382
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hat

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Hattie Rank #382
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #382 for Hattie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hattie ___

  • Hattie Mae
  • Hattie Pearl
  • Hattie Belle
  • Hattie Lou
  • Hattie Grace
  • Hattie Jane

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 Hattie

Millie Nellie Bertie Arthur Walter

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hattie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hattie at #382 in the United States.

What do Hattie and James mean?

Hattie means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic via Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hattie and James boy or girl names?

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

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