James vs Oberon

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
Oberon Rank #3,740

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3740 for Oberon.

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

Oberon ___

  • Oberon James
  • Oberon Reed
  • Oberon Cole
  • Oberon Finn
  • Oberon Luca
  • Oberon Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Oberon

Titania Puck Lysander Ariel Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Oberon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Oberon at #3740 in the United States.

What do James and Oberon mean?

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

Are James and Oberon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Oberon is primarily a boy name.

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