James vs Judith

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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Judith

Girl #831 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of Judea"

Origin: Hebrew Yehudit

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#831
Total SSA Count
326
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Judy, Jude, Judi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Judith Rank #831

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #831 for Judith.

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

Judith ___

  • Judith Ann
  • Judith Marie
  • Judith Lynn
  • Judith Claire
  • Judith Rose
  • Judith Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Judith

Dorothy Ruth Eleanor Margaret Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Judith more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Judith at #831 in the United States.

What do James and Judith mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Judith means "woman of Judea" (Hebrew Yehudit origin).

Are James and Judith boy or girl names?

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

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