Ivry vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivry

Girl #8,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory-white, creamy white"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,111
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ivy, Iv

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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

Ivry Rank #8,111
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8111 for Ivry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivry ___

  • Ivry Rose
  • Ivry Mae
  • Ivry Simone
  • Ivry Belle
  • Ivry Claire

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ivry

Ivory Sage Briar Wren Onyx

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivry or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ivry at #8111 in the United States.

What do Ivry and James mean?

Ivry means "ivory-white, creamy white" (Old French/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivry and James boy or girl names?

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

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