James vs Nichollas

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
Nichollas Rank #21,585

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21585 for Nichollas.

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

Nichollas ___

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 Nichollas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nichollas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nichollas at #21585 in the United States.

What do James and Nichollas mean?

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

Are James and Nichollas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nichollas is primarily a boy name.

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