James vs Prescott

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
Prescott Rank #3,809

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3809 for Prescott.

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

Prescott ___

  • Prescott Jane
  • Prescott Mae
  • Prescott Rose
  • Prescott Lee
  • Prescott Grace
  • Prescott Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Prescott

Fletcher Hadley Emerson Greer Sullivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Prescott more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Prescott at #3809 in the United States.

What do James and Prescott mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Prescott means "priest's cottage" (Old English origin).

Are James and Prescott boy or girl names?

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

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