James vs Janice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Janice

Girl #2,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,252
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Janice Rank #2,252

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2252 for Janice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Janice ___

  • Janice Marie
  • Janice Louise
  • Janice Ann
  • Janice Kay
  • Janice Lynn
  • Janice Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Janice

Donna Carol Linda Dennis Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Janice more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Janice at #2252 in the United States.

What do James and Janice mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Janice means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and French origin).

Are James and Janice boy or girl names?

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

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