James vs Patience

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

✓ All Clear
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Patience

Girl #1,327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"endurance, patient suffering"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American West African Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,327
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Patty, Pat, Pate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Patience Rank #1,327

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1327 for Patience.

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

Patience ___

  • Patience Grace
  • Patience Hope
  • Patience Joy
  • Patience Rose
  • Patience Anne
  • Patience Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Patience

Prudence Constance Hope Faith Mercy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Patience more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Patience at #1327 in the United States.

What do James and Patience mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Patience means "endurance, patient suffering" (Latin origin).

Are James and Patience boy or girl names?

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

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