James vs Ottis

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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Ottis

Boy #6,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wealthy, prosperous warrior"

Origin: Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,337
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ott, Otts

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ottis Rank #6,337

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6337 for Ottis.

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

Ottis ___

  • Ottis James
  • Ottis Ray
  • Ottis Lee
  • Ottis Monroe
  • Ottis Dean
  • Ottis Calvin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ottis

Arlo Cletus Rufus Vida Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ottis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ottis at #6337 in the United States.

What do James and Ottis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin).

Are James and Ottis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ottis is primarily a boy name.

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