James vs Paige

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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Paige

Girl #375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young servant, page boy"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#375
Total SSA Count
826
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pai, Pay, Paie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Paige Rank #375

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #375 for Paige.

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

Paige ___

  • Paige Elizabeth
  • Paige Marie
  • Paige Ann
  • Paige Lynn
  • Paige Nicole
  • Paige Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Paige

Tyler Logan Taylor Morgan Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Paige more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paige at #375 in the United States.

What do James and Paige mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Paige means "young servant, page boy" (Old French origin).

Are James and Paige boy or girl names?

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

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