James vs Odelle

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
Odelle Rank #34,970

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34970 for Odelle.

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

Odelle ___

  • Odelle James
  • Odelle Lee
  • Odelle Ray
  • Odelle Scott
  • Odelle Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Odelle

Odessa Orson Elliot Archer Miles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Odelle more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Odelle at #34970 in the United States.

What do James and Odelle mean?

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

Are James and Odelle boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Odelle is primarily a boy name.

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