James vs Ophelia

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

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Ophelia

Girl #261 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"help, aid"

Origin: Greek opheleia

Cultural Roots

Greek English Italian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#261
Total SSA Count
1,215
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ophie, Lia, Effie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ophelia Rank #261

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #261 for Ophelia.

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

Ophelia ___

  • Ophelia Rose
  • Ophelia Jane
  • Ophelia Claire
  • Ophelia Mae
  • Ophelia Grace
  • Ophelia Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ophelia

Hamlet Sebastian Cordelia Portia Lysander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ophelia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ophelia at #261 in the United States.

What do James and Ophelia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ophelia means "help, aid" (Greek opheleia origin).

Are James and Ophelia boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ophelia is primarily a girl name.

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