James vs Juddson

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

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Juddson

Boy #5,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Judd, son of the praised one"

Origin: English surname

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,334
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Judd, Jud, JD

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Juddson Rank #5,334

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5334 for Juddson.

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

Juddson ___

  • Juddson Cole
  • Juddson James
  • Juddson Reid
  • Juddson Grant
  • Juddson Lane
  • Juddson Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Juddson

Hudson Beckett Emmett Hadley Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Juddson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Juddson at #5334 in the United States.

What do James and Juddson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Juddson means "son of Judd, son of the praised one" (English surname origin).

Are James and Juddson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Juddson is primarily a boy name.

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