Ivie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivie

Girl #2,407 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, faithfulness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,407
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ivy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ivie Rank #2,407
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2407 for Ivie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivie ___

  • Ivie Rose
  • Ivie Grace
  • Ivie Mae
  • Ivie Louise
  • Ivie Pearl
  • Ivie Jane

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 Ivie

Violet Flora Hazel Willow Felix

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ivie at #2407 in the United States.

What do Ivie and James mean?

Ivie means "ivy plant, faithfulness" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivie and James boy or girl names?

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

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