James vs Juliette

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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Juliette

Girl #129 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#129
Total SSA Count
2,210
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Julie, Juju, Lettie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Juliette Rank #129

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #129 for Juliette.

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

Juliette ___

  • Juliette Rose
  • Juliette Marie
  • Juliette Claire
  • Juliette Elise
  • Juliette Vivienne
  • Juliette Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Juliette

Isabelle Margot Cecile Romeo Bastien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Juliette more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Juliette at #129 in the United States.

What do James and Juliette mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Juliette means "youthful, downy" (Latin origin).

Are James and Juliette boy or girl names?

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

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