James vs Oaklee

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
Oaklee Rank #519

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #519 for Oaklee.

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

Oaklee ___

  • Oaklee Rose
  • Oaklee Mae
  • Oaklee Grace
  • Oaklee Lynn
  • Oaklee Ann
  • Oaklee Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Oaklee

Willow Hazel River Forrest Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Oaklee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Oaklee at #519 in the United States.

What do James and Oaklee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Oaklee means "oak tree clearing" (Old English origin).

Are James and Oaklee boy or girl names?

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

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