James vs Psalms

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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Psalms

Boy #4,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred songs, hymns of praise"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

American Christian Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,216
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Psalm, Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Psalms Rank #4,216

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4216 for Psalms.

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

Psalms ___

  • Psalms David
  • Psalms Emmanuel
  • Psalms Justice
  • Psalms Reign
  • Psalms Isaiah
  • Psalms Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Psalms

Saint North Chicago Reign True

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Psalms more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Psalms at #4216 in the United States.

What do James and Psalms mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Psalms means "sacred songs, hymns of praise" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are James and Psalms boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Psalms is primarily a boy name.

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