James vs Morris

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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Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,873
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Morrie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Morris Rank #1,873

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1873 for Morris.

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

Morris ___

  • Morris James
  • Morris Allen
  • Morris Eugene
  • Morris Earl
  • Morris Dean
  • Morris Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Morris

Bernard Leonard Wallace Harriet Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Morris more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do James and Morris mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are James and Morris boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Morris is primarily a boy name.

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