James vs Preslee

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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Preslee

Girl #1,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priest's meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,797
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pres, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Preslee Rank #1,797

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1797 for Preslee.

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

Preslee ___

  • Preslee Jo
  • Preslee Rae
  • Preslee Grace
  • Preslee Lynn
  • Preslee Ann
  • Preslee Sue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Preslee

Brantley Wyatt Harper Hadley Paisley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Preslee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Preslee at #1797 in the United States.

What do James and Preslee mean?

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

Are James and Preslee boy or girl names?

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

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