Ivory vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivory

Girl #404 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory white"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#404
Total SSA Count
784
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ivy, Vory

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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

Ivory Rank #404
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #404 for Ivory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivory ___

  • Ivory Rose
  • Ivory Grace
  • Ivory Dawn
  • Ivory Mae
  • Ivory June
  • Ivory Claire

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ivory

Jasper Pearl Onyx Ruby Slate

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivory or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ivory at #404 in the United States.

What do Ivory and James mean?

Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivory and James boy or girl names?

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

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