James vs Patricia

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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Patricia

Girl #1,299 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of the patrician class"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,299
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pat, Patty, Patrice

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Patricia Rank #1,299

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1299 for Patricia.

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

Patricia ___

  • Patricia Ann
  • Patricia Marie
  • Patricia Louise
  • Patricia Jean
  • Patricia Elizabeth
  • Patricia Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Patricia

Barbara Sandra Linda Richard Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Patricia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Patricia at #1299 in the United States.

What do James and Patricia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Patricia means "noble, of the patrician class" (Latin origin).

Are James and Patricia boy or girl names?

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

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