James vs Male

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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Male

Boy #5,281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, sailor, strength"

Origin: Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,281
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Male Rank #5,281

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5281 for Male.

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

Male ___

  • Male Kai
  • Male Lani
  • Male Dean
  • Male James
  • Male River
  • Male Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Male

Kai Lani Hoku Nalu Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Male more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Male at #5281 in the United States.

What do James and Male mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Male means "sea, sailor, strength" (Polynesian origin).

Are James and Male boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Male is primarily a boy name.

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