James vs Manning

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
Manning Rank #4,745

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4745 for Manning.

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

Manning ___

  • Manning Lee
  • Manning Cole
  • Manning James
  • Manning Reid
  • Manning Blake
  • Manning Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Manning

Brady Greyson Hudson Benson Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Manning more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Manning at #4745 in the United States.

What do James and Manning mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Manning means "Mann's people, son of the man" (Old English origin).

Are James and Manning boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Manning is primarily a boy name.

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