James vs Julie

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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Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, JuJu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Julie Rank #767

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #767 for Julie.

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

Julie ___

  • Julie Anne
  • Julie Marie
  • Julie Grace
  • Julie Christine
  • Julie Ann
  • Julie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Julie

Sophie Claire Elise Nicolas Pierre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Julie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Julie at #767 in the United States.

What do James and Julie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin).

Are James and Julie boy or girl names?

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

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