James vs Peregrin

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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Peregrin

Boy #4,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim, traveler, foreigner"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,971
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Perry, Pip, Reg

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Peregrin Rank #4,971

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4971 for Peregrin.

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

Peregrin ___

  • Peregrin James
  • Peregrin Thomas
  • Peregrin Oliver
  • Peregrin Basil
  • Peregrin Edmund
  • Peregrin Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Peregrin

Araminta Cordelia Barnaby Celestine Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Peregrin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Peregrin at #4971 in the United States.

What do James and Peregrin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Peregrin means "pilgrim, traveler, foreigner" (Latin origin).

Are James and Peregrin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Peregrin is primarily a boy name.

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