Hershy 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

Hershy Rank #2,147
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2147 for Hershy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hershy ___

  • Hershy Aaron
  • Hershy Leib
  • Hershy Mordechai
  • Hershy Yankel
  • Hershy Dovid
  • Hershy Menachem

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 Hershy

Moishe Shmuel Rivka Chana Gittel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hershy or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hershy at #2147 in the United States.

What do Hershy and James mean?

Hershy means "deer, hart" (Yiddish/German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hershy and James boy or girl names?

Hershy is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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