Hobart vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hobart

Boy #32,660 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,660
Total SSA Count
5
Nicknames
Hob, Hoba, Hobay

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hobart Rank #32,660
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32660 for Hobart.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hobart ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hobart

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hobart or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hobart at #32660 in the United States.

What do Hobart and James mean?

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

Are Hobart and James boy or girl names?

Hobart is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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