Ingrid vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ingrid

Girl #1,093 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,093
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Inga, Inge

Playground Safety Score

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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

Ingrid Rank #1,093
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1093 for Ingrid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ingrid ___

  • Ingrid Marie
  • Ingrid Sofia
  • Ingrid Helene
  • Ingrid Birgit
  • Ingrid Karin
  • Ingrid Elsa

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 Ingrid

Signe Bjorn Astrid Lars Saga

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ingrid or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ingrid at #1093 in the United States.

What do Ingrid and James mean?

Ingrid means "Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ingrid and James boy or girl names?

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

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