James vs Otis

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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Otis

Boy #733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#733
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ots

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Otis Rank #733

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #733 for Otis.

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

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Otis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do James and Otis mean?

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

Are James and Otis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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