James vs Obsidian

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
Obsidian Rank #5,079

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5079 for Obsidian.

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

Obsidian ___

  • Obsidian James
  • Obsidian Cole
  • Obsidian Stone
  • Obsidian River
  • Obsidian Wolf
  • Obsidian Ash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Obsidian

Onyx Jasper Flint Sage Slate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Obsidian more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Obsidian at #5079 in the United States.

What do James and Obsidian mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Obsidian means "volcanic black glass" (Latin origin).

Are James and Obsidian boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Obsidian is primarily a boy name.

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