Henley 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

Henley Rank #959
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #959 for Henley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henley ___

  • Henley Rose
  • Henley Grace
  • Henley Mae
  • Henley Claire
  • Henley Anne
  • Henley Wren

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 Henley

Hollis Waverly Hadley Whitley Finley

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henley or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Henley at #959 in the United States.

What do Henley and James mean?

Henley means "high meadow" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henley and James boy or girl names?

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

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