James vs Millie

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

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Millie

Girl #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, work"

Origin: Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
2,910
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mills

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Millie Rank #86

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #86 for Millie.

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

Millie ___

  • Millie Rose
  • Millie Grace
  • Millie Jane
  • Millie Mae
  • Millie Faye
  • Millie Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Millie

Daisy Dolly Maggie Freddie Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Millie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Millie at #86 in the United States.

What do James and Millie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin).

Are James and Millie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Millie is primarily a girl name.

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