Hennessy 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

Hennessy Rank #3,558
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3558 for Hennessy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hennessy ___

  • Hennessy Rose
  • Hennessy Mae
  • Hennessy Grace
  • Hennessy James
  • Hennessy Nicole
  • Hennessy Renee

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 Hennessy

Kennedy Harlow Brennan Sloane Jameson

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hennessy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hennessy at #3558 in the United States.

What do Hennessy and James mean?

Hennessy means "descendant of Angus" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hennessy and James boy or girl names?

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

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