James vs Josey

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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Josey

Girl #2,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,339
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Jos

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Josey Rank #2,339

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2339 for Josey.

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

Josey ___

  • Josey Grace
  • Josey Mae
  • Josey Lynn
  • Josey Anne
  • Josey Belle
  • Josey Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Josey

Willa Sadie Maisie Clover Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Josey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Josey at #2339 in the United States.

What do James and Josey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Josey means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Josey boy or girl names?

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

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