Haylee 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

Haylee Rank #1,376
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1376 for Haylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haylee ___

  • Haylee Grace
  • Haylee Ann
  • Haylee Rose
  • Haylee Marie
  • Haylee Jean
  • Haylee 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 Haylee

Kailey Riley Bailey Tyler Parker

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haylee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Haylee at #1376 in the United States.

What do Haylee and James mean?

Haylee means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Haylee and James boy or girl names?

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

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