James vs Priscilla

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

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Priscilla

Girl #615 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of ancient lineage (from Prisca)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#615
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cilla, Pris, Prissy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Priscilla Rank #615

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #615 for Priscilla.

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

Priscilla ___

  • Priscilla Anne
  • Priscilla Rose
  • Priscilla Jane
  • Priscilla Kate
  • Priscilla Lynn
  • Priscilla Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Priscilla

Cornelius Cecelia Augustus Cordelia Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Priscilla more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Priscilla at #615 in the United States.

What do James and Priscilla mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Priscilla means "of ancient lineage (from Prisca)" (Latin origin).

Are James and Priscilla boy or girl names?

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

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