James vs Philopateer

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
Philopateer Rank #6,436

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6436 for Philopateer.

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

Philopateer ___

  • Philopateer Marcos
  • Philopateer George
  • Philopateer Cyril
  • Philopateer Anthony
  • Philopateer Peter
  • Philopateer Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Philopateer

Bishoy Mina Mary Mariam Kirollos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Philopateer more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Philopateer at #6436 in the United States.

What do James and Philopateer mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Philopateer means "lover of his father, one devoted to his father" (Greek origin).

Are James and Philopateer boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Philopateer is primarily a boy name.

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