James vs Price

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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Price

Boy #2,725 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Rhys, son of the ardent one"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,725
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pri, Pry, Prie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Price Rank #2,725

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2725 for Price.

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

Price ___

  • Price James
  • Price William
  • Price Alexander
  • Price Thomas
  • Price Edward
  • Price Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Price

Sloane Greer Hayes Wren Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Price more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Price at #2725 in the United States.

What do James and Price mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Price means "son of Rhys, son of the ardent one" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Price boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Price is primarily a boy name.

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