James vs Perseus

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
Perseus Rank #1,293

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1293 for Perseus.

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

Perseus ___

  • Perseus James
  • Perseus Alexander
  • Perseus Gray
  • Perseus John
  • Perseus Leon
  • Perseus August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Perseus

Achilles Theseus Andromeda Athena Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Perseus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do James and Perseus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are James and Perseus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.

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