James vs Pepi

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
Pepi Rank #29,679

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29679 for Pepi.

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

Pepi ___

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 Pepi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pepi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pepi at #29679 in the United States.

What do James and Pepi mean?

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

Are James and Pepi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pepi is primarily a boy name.

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