James vs Press

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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Press

Boy #13,482 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"One who operates a press; press forward with urgency"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,482
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pressy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Press Rank #13,482

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13482 for Press.

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

Press ___

  • Press James
  • Press William
  • Press Edward
  • Press Michael
  • Press Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Press

Banks Cash Stone Reed Brooke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Press more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Press at #13482 in the United States.

What do James and Press mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Press means "One who operates a press; press forward with urgency" (Old French origin).

Are James and Press boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Press is primarily a boy name.

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