James vs Obie

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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Obie

Boy #5,401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,401
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ob, Obi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Obie Rank #5,401

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5401 for Obie.

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

Obie ___

  • Obie James
  • Obie Blue
  • Obie Reed
  • Obie Lane
  • Obie Crew
  • Obie Cash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Obie

Cleo Wren Beau Roxie Wilder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Obie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Obie at #5401 in the United States.

What do James and Obie mean?

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

Are James and Obie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Obie is primarily a boy name.

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