James vs Odell

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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Odell

Boy #4,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place of the blue dye plant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,694
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dell, O

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Odell Rank #4,694

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4694 for Odell.

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

Odell ___

  • Odell James
  • Odell Lee
  • Odell Ray
  • Odell Wayne
  • Odell Eugene
  • Odell Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Odell

Emmett Hattie Virgil Delilah Carlton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Odell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Odell at #4694 in the United States.

What do James and Odell mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Odell means "place of the blue dye plant" (Old English origin).

Are James and Odell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Odell is primarily a boy name.

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