Hendrix vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hendrix

Boy #296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Dutch English American Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#296
Total SSA Count
1,130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hank, Hen, Drix

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hendrix Rank #296
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #296 for Hendrix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hendrix ___

  • Hendrix James
  • Hendrix Lee
  • Hendrix Cole
  • Hendrix Ray
  • Hendrix Stone
  • Hendrix Blues

James ___

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

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If you choose Hendrix

Lennon Bowie Jagger Zeppelin Lyric

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hendrix or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hendrix at #296 in the United States.

What do Hendrix and James mean?

Hendrix means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hendrix and James boy or girl names?

Hendrix is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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