James vs Judah

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

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Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
2,069
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jude, Jud

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Judah Rank #179

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #179 for Judah.

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

Judah ___

  • Judah James
  • Judah Michael
  • Judah Cole
  • Judah Ray
  • Judah Alexander
  • Judah Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Judah

Ezra Silas Elijah Nora Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Judah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do James and Judah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Judah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Judah is primarily a boy name.

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