James vs Parris

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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Parris

Girl #9,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,320
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Riss, Ris

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Parris Rank #9,320

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9320 for Parris.

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

Parris ___

  • Parris Grace
  • Parris Rose
  • Parris Elizabeth
  • Parris Anne
  • Parris Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Parris more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Parris at #9320 in the United States.

What do James and Parris mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin).

Are James and Parris boy or girl names?

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

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