James vs Power

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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Power

Boy #6,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, authority, force"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,504
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pow, Poy, Poie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Power Rank #6,504

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6504 for Power.

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

Power ___

  • Power James
  • Power Alexander
  • Power Marcus
  • Power Isaiah
  • Power William
  • Power Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Power

Ace Titan Legend Major Knight

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Power more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Power at #6504 in the United States.

What do James and Power mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Power means "strength, authority, force" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are James and Power boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Power is primarily a boy name.

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