Hogan 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

Hogan Rank #4,009
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4009 for Hogan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hogan ___

  • Hogan James
  • Hogan Patrick
  • Hogan Michael
  • Hogan Thomas
  • Hogan Finn
  • Hogan Leo

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 Hogan

Logan Declan Finnegan Siobhan Caitlin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hogan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hogan at #4009 in the United States.

What do Hogan and James mean?

Hogan means "young, youthful" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hogan and James boy or girl names?

Hogan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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