James vs Jodie

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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Jodie

Girl #3,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, celebrated"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,943
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jodie Rank #3,943

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3943 for Jodie.

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

Jodie ___

  • Jodie Ann
  • Jodie Marie
  • Jodie Lynn
  • Jodie Rose
  • Jodie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jodie

Kelsey Tracy Tara Scott Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jodie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jodie at #3943 in the United States.

What do James and Jodie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jodie means "praised, celebrated" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are James and Jodie boy or girl names?

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

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