James vs Posie

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
Posie Rank #3,123

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3123 for Posie.

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

Posie ___

  • Posie Mae
  • Posie Rose
  • Posie Jane
  • Posie Claire
  • Posie Blue
  • Posie Fern

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Posie

Daisy Clover Ivy Jasper Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Posie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Posie at #3123 in the United States.

What do James and Posie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Posie means "small bunch of flowers" (Middle English origin).

Are James and Posie boy or girl names?

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

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