James vs Nelda

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
Nelda Rank #10,257

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10257 for Nelda.

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

Nelda ___

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 Nelda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nelda more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nelda at #10257 in the United States.

What do James and Nelda mean?

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

Are James and Nelda boy or girl names?

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

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