James vs Manferd

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

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Bryson Christopher Antonio Elliott

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Manferd

Boy #19,356 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19,356
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Man, Manf, Manfy

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Christoher Dag Downing Merion

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Manferd Rank #19,356

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19356 for Manferd.

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

Manferd ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Manferd more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Manferd at #19356 in the United States.

What do James and Manferd mean?

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

Are James and Manferd boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Manferd is primarily a boy name.

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