James vs Paull

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Paull Rank #30,909

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30909 for Paull.

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

Paull ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Paull

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Paull more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paull at #30909 in the United States.

What do James and Paull mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Paull boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Paull is primarily a boy name.

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