James vs Julius

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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Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jules, Jule

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Julius Rank #390

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #390 for Julius.

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

Julius ___

  • Julius Alexander
  • Julius Henry
  • Julius Thomas
  • Julius Edward
  • Julius Augustine
  • Julius Maximus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Julius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do James and Julius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are James and Julius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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