James vs Peregrine

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
Peregrine Rank #3,329

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3329 for Peregrine.

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

Peregrine ___

  • Peregrine James
  • Peregrine Alexander
  • Peregrine John
  • Peregrine Thomas
  • Peregrine Charles
  • Peregrine Edmund

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Peregrine

Caspian Ptolemy Elspeth Juniper Octavia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Peregrine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Peregrine at #3329 in the United States.

What do James and Peregrine mean?

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

Are James and Peregrine boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Peregrine is primarily a boy name.

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