James vs Jill

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jill Rank #6,343

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6343 for Jill.

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

Jill ___

  • Jill Anne
  • Jill Marie
  • Jill Elizabeth
  • Jill Grace
  • Jill Rose
  • Jill Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jill

Jack Kate Tom Sue Bill

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jill more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jill at #6343 in the United States.

What do James and Jill mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jill means "youthful, child of the gods" (Latin origin).

Are James and Jill boy or girl names?

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

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