James vs Powers

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

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Powers

Boy #34,411 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, authority"

Origin: Anglo-French

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,411
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pow

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Powers Rank #34,411

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34411 for Powers.

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

Powers ___

  • Powers James
  • Powers Michael
  • Powers Thomas
  • Powers Lee
  • Powers Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Powers

Ranger Scout Banks Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Powers more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Powers at #34411 in the United States.

What do James and Powers mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Powers means "strength, authority" (Anglo-French origin).

Are James and Powers boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Powers is primarily a boy name.

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