James vs Perrin

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
Perrin Rank #3,772

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3772 for Perrin.

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

Perrin ___

  • Perrin James
  • Perrin Cole
  • Perrin Fox
  • Perrin Sage
  • Perrin Grey
  • Perrin Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Perrin

Wren Marlowe Quincy Seren Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Perrin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Perrin at #3772 in the United States.

What do James and Perrin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Perrin means "little rock, little stone" (Old French diminutive of Pierre origin).

Are James and Perrin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Perrin is primarily a boy name.

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