James vs Precise

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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Precise

Boy #27,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exact, carefully defined, accurate"

Origin: Latin praecisus via English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,365
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pre, Prece

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Precise Rank #27,365

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27365 for Precise.

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

Precise ___

  • Precise James
  • Precise Cole
  • Precise Rhys
  • Precise Stone
  • Precise Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Precise

Justice True Noble Valor Honor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Precise more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Precise at #27365 in the United States.

What do James and Precise mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Precise means "exact, carefully defined, accurate" (Latin praecisus via English origin).

Are James and Precise boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Precise is primarily a boy name.

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