James vs Paris

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

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Paris

Girl #484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Parisii Celtic tribe"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American French Greek International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#484
Total SSA Count
633
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Paris Rank #484

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #484 for Paris.

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

Paris ___

  • Paris Grace
  • Paris Nicole
  • Paris Michelle
  • Paris Ann
  • Paris Rose
  • Paris Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Paris

London Venice Milan Rome Brooklyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Paris more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paris at #484 in the United States.

What do James and Paris mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Paris means "from the Parisii Celtic tribe" (Celtic origin).

Are James and Paris boy or girl names?

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

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