Hursel 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

Hursel Rank #33,564
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33564 for Hursel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hursel ___

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 Hursel

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hursel or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hursel at #33564 in the United States.

What do Hursel and James mean?

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

Are Hursel and James boy or girl names?

Hursel is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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