James vs Phenix

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
Phenix Rank #4,459

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4459 for Phenix.

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

Phenix ___

  • Phenix James
  • Phenix Alexander
  • Phenix Cole
  • Phenix Ray
  • Phenix Blake
  • Phenix Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Phenix

Orion Zephyr Lyric Titan Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Phenix more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Phenix at #4459 in the United States.

What do James and Phenix mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Phenix means "dark red, crimson" (Greek phoinix origin).

Are James and Phenix boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Phenix is primarily a boy name.

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