Hawkins vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hawkins

Boy #3,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hawkin, son of the little hawk"

Origin: Old English patronymic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,341
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hawk, Hawks

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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

Hawkins Rank #3,341
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3341 for Hawkins.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hawkins ___

  • Hawkins James
  • Hawkins Cole
  • Hawkins Lee
  • Hawkins Blake
  • Hawkins Reed
  • Hawkins Grant

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hawkins

Fletcher Cooper Tucker Walker Pierce

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hawkins or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hawkins at #3341 in the United States.

What do Hawkins and James mean?

Hawkins means "son of Hawkin, son of the little hawk" (Old English patronymic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hawkins and James boy or girl names?

Hawkins is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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