James vs Pascal

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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Pascal

Boy #2,773 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"relating to Easter, Passover"

Origin: Latin 'Paschalis'

Cultural Roots

French German Italian Dutch Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,773
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pas, Cal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Pascal Rank #2,773

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2773 for Pascal.

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

Pascal ___

  • Pascal Louis
  • Pascal Henri
  • Pascal André
  • Pascal Émile
  • Pascal Jean
  • Pascal Olivier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pascal

Céleste Gaspard Théodore Marguerite Clément

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pascal more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pascal at #2773 in the United States.

What do James and Pascal mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Pascal means "relating to Easter, Passover" (Latin 'Paschalis' origin).

Are James and Pascal boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pascal is primarily a boy name.

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