James vs Obbie

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

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Obbie

Boy #16,106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African-American Christian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,106
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ob

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Obbie Rank #16,106

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16106 for Obbie.

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

Obbie ___

  • Obbie Ray
  • Obbie Lee
  • Obbie James
  • Obbie Earl
  • Obbie Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Obbie

Bobby Robbie Dobbie Obadiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Obbie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Obbie at #16106 in the United States.

What do James and Obbie mean?

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

Are James and Obbie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Obbie is primarily a boy name.

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