Imogene vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imogene

Girl #2,459 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, daughter"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,459
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Immy, Gene, Genie

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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

Imogene Rank #2,459
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2459 for Imogene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imogene ___

  • Imogene Rose
  • Imogene Claire
  • Imogene Frances
  • Imogene Louise
  • Imogene Jane
  • Imogene Wren

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 Imogene

Beatrice Cordelia Jasper Edmund Viola

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imogene or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Imogene at #2459 in the United States.

What do Imogene and James mean?

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

Are Imogene and James boy or girl names?

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

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