James vs Petter

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
Petter Rank #33,178

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33178 for Petter.

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

Petter ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Petter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Petter more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Petter at #33178 in the United States.

What do James and Petter mean?

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

Are James and Petter boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Petter is primarily a boy name.

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