James vs Poppy

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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Poppy

Girl #338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"poppy flower"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
928
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pop

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Poppy Rank #338

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #338 for Poppy.

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

Poppy ___

  • Poppy Rose
  • Poppy Jane
  • Poppy Lou
  • Poppy Grace
  • Poppy Mae
  • Poppy Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Poppy

Daisy Violet Jasper Olive Archie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Poppy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Poppy at #338 in the United States.

What do James and Poppy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Poppy means "poppy flower" (Old English origin).

Are James and Poppy boy or girl names?

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

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