James vs Julissa

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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Julissa

Girl #1,035 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful (from Julia)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

Latin American Hispanic-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,035
Total SSA Count
243
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Julie, Juju, Lisa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Julissa Rank #1,035

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1035 for Julissa.

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

Julissa ___

  • Julissa Marie
  • Julissa Rose
  • Julissa Elena
  • Julissa Grace
  • Julissa Isabel
  • Julissa Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Julissa

Adriana Marisa Vanessa Eduardo Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Julissa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Julissa at #1035 in the United States.

What do James and Julissa mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Julissa means "youthful (from Julia)" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are James and Julissa boy or girl names?

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

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