James vs Nicklaus

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
Nicklaus Rank #4,968

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4968 for Nicklaus.

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

Nicklaus ___

  • Nicklaus James
  • Nicklaus John
  • Nicklaus Alexander
  • Nicklaus William
  • Nicklaus Thomas
  • Nicklaus Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nicklaus

Sebastian Maximilian Adriana Katerina Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nicklaus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nicklaus at #4968 in the United States.

What do James and Nicklaus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nicklaus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are James and Nicklaus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nicklaus is primarily a boy name.

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