James vs Nash

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
Nash Rank #240

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #240 for Nash.

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

Nash ___

  • Nash Oliver
  • Nash William
  • Nash James
  • Nash Alexander
  • Nash Hudson
  • Nash Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nash

Cash Beckett Hudson Sawyer Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nash more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do James and Nash mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are James and Nash boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.

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