James vs July

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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July

Boy #6,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Julius, born in July"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,248
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jules

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
July Rank #6,248

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6248 for July.

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

July ___

  • July James
  • July River
  • July Lee
  • July August
  • July Forrest
  • July David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose July

June August April Autumn River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or July more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to July at #6248 in the United States.

What do James and July mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). July means "of Julius, born in July" (Latin origin).

Are James and July boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. July is primarily a boy name.

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