James vs Pearly

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
Pearly Rank #24,236

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24236 for Pearly.

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

Pearly ___

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 Pearly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pearly more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pearly at #24236 in the United States.

What do James and Pearly mean?

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

Are James and Pearly boy or girl names?

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

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