James vs Juliet

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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Juliet

Girl #283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful; Jove's child"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#283
Total SSA Count
1,116
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jules, Julie, Juju

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Juliet Rank #283

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #283 for Juliet.

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

Juliet ___

  • Juliet Rose
  • Juliet Anne
  • Juliet Claire
  • Juliet Marie
  • Juliet Grace
  • Juliet Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Juliet

Romeo Beatrice Vivienne Rosalind Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Juliet more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Juliet at #283 in the United States.

What do James and Juliet mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Juliet means "youthful; Jove's child" (Latin origin).

Are James and Juliet boy or girl names?

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

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