James vs Julia

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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Julia

Girl #116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"soft-haired, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian German Polish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#116
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Julie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Julia Rank #116

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #116 for Julia.

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

Julia ___

  • Julia Rose
  • Julia Claire
  • Julia Anne
  • Julia Marie
  • Julia Grace
  • Julia Vivienne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Julia

Oliver Sebastian Clara Sophia Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Julia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Julia at #116 in the United States.

What do James and Julia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Julia means "soft-haired, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are James and Julia boy or girl names?

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

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