Henderson 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

Henderson Rank #2,087
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henderson ___

  • Henderson James
  • Henderson Lee
  • Henderson Blake
  • Henderson Cole
  • Henderson Reid
  • Henderson Grant

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 Henderson

Anderson Harrison Eleanor Emerson Morrison

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Henderson and James mean?

Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henderson and James boy or girl names?

Henderson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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