James vs Perrie

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
Perrie Rank #6,361

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6361 for Perrie.

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

Perrie ___

  • Perrie Mae
  • Perrie Grace
  • Perrie Louise
  • Perrie Rose
  • Perrie Ann
  • Perrie Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Perrie

Zayn Leigh-Anne Jade Nicki Jesy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Perrie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Perrie at #6361 in the United States.

What do James and Perrie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Perrie means "pear tree" (Old English origin).

Are James and Perrie boy or girl names?

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

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