James vs Murrell

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
Murrell Rank #28,303

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28303 for Murrell.

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

Murrell ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Murrell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Murrell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Murrell at #28303 in the United States.

What do James and Murrell mean?

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

Are James and Murrell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Murrell is primarily a boy name.

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