James vs Peri

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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Peri

Girl #5,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Turkish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,380
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Peri Rank #5,380

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5380 for Peri.

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

Peri ___

  • Peri Rose
  • Peri June
  • Peri Mae
  • Peri Claire
  • Peri Violet
  • Peri Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Peri

Zara Iris Felix Jasper Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Peri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Peri at #5380 in the United States.

What do James and Peri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Peri means "fairy, magical being" (Persian origin).

Are James and Peri boy or girl names?

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

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