James vs Parks

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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Parks

Boy #2,365 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"keeper of enclosed parkland"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,365
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Par, Pay, Paie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Parks Rank #2,365

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2365 for Parks.

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

Parks ___

  • Parks James
  • Parks Owen
  • Parks Lee
  • Parks Henry
  • Parks Cole
  • Parks Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Parks

Brooks Lane Hayes Beckett Collins

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Parks more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Parks at #2365 in the United States.

What do James and Parks mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Parks means "keeper of enclosed parkland" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are James and Parks boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Parks is primarily a boy name.

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