James vs Poe

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
Poe Rank #25,889

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #25889 for Poe.

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

Poe ___

  • Poe Grace
  • Poe Elaine
  • Poe River
  • Poe Blue
  • Poe Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Poe

Raven Keats Frost Sage Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Poe more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Poe at #25889 in the United States.

What do James and Poe mean?

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

Are James and Poe boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Poe is primarily a girl name.

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