James vs Judas

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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Judas

Boy #5,078 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Judah, the tribe"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,078
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jude

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Judas Rank #5,078

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5078 for Judas.

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

Judas ___

  • Judas Michael
  • Judas Thomas
  • Judas James
  • Judas Paul
  • Judas Alexander
  • Judas Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Judas

Simon Matthew Miriam Leah Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Judas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Judas at #5078 in the United States.

What do James and Judas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Judas means "from Judah, the tribe" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Judas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Judas is primarily a boy name.

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