James vs Judson

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Judson Rank #957

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #957 for Judson.

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

Judson ___

  • Judson Cole
  • Judson James
  • Judson Alexander
  • Judson Reid
  • Judson Thomas
  • Judson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Judson

Hudson Anderson Sloane Emerson Whitley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Judson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do James and Judson mean?

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

Are James and Judson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.

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