James vs Oconner

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Oconner Rank #27,324

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27324 for Oconner.

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

Oconner ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Oconner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Oconner more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Oconner at #27324 in the United States.

What do James and Oconner mean?

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

Are James and Oconner boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Oconner is primarily a boy name.

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