James vs Pinchus

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

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Pinchus

Boy #4,689 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oracle, mouth of the serpent"

Origin: Egyptian via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,689
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pinny, Pinchus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Pinchus Rank #4,689

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4689 for Pinchus.

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

Pinchus ___

  • Pinchus David
  • Pinchus Moshe
  • Pinchus Yosef
  • Pinchus Aaron
  • Pinchus Shmuel
  • Pinchus Chaim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pinchus

Yaakov Rivka Devorah Shmuel Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pinchus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pinchus at #4689 in the United States.

What do James and Pinchus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Pinchus means "oracle, mouth of the serpent" (Egyptian via Hebrew origin).

Are James and Pinchus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pinchus is primarily a boy name.

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