James vs Judy

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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Judy

Girl #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,652
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jude, Judie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Judy Rank #1,652

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1652 for Judy.

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

Judy ___

  • Judy Ann
  • Judy Marie
  • Judy Lynn
  • Judy Rose
  • Judy Kay
  • Judy Ellen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Judy

Betty Barbara Robert James Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Judy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Judy at #1652 in the United States.

What do James and Judy mean?

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

Are James and Judy boy or girl names?

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

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