James vs Paulette

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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Paulette

Girl #1,409 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble (feminine diminutive of Paul)"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

French American Cajun Haitian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,409
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pauly, Lettie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Paulette Rank #1,409

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1409 for Paulette.

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

Paulette ___

  • Paulette Marie
  • Paulette Renee
  • Paulette Claire
  • Paulette Nicole
  • Paulette Elise
  • Paulette Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Paulette

Colette Odette Celeste Brigitte Marcel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Paulette more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paulette at #1409 in the United States.

What do James and Paulette mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Paulette means "small, humble (feminine diminutive of Paul)" (Latin via French origin).

Are James and Paulette boy or girl names?

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

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