James vs Linwood

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Linwood Rank #7,359

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #7359 for Linwood.

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

Linwood ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Linwood

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Linwood more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Linwood at #7359 in the United States.

What do James and Linwood mean?

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

Are James and Linwood boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Linwood is primarily a boy name.

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