James vs Quade

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Quade Rank #2,284

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2284 for Quade.

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

Quade ___

  • Quade James
  • Quade Patrick
  • Quade Michael
  • Quade Flynn
  • Quade Ryan
  • Quade Connor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quade

Declan Finn Caden Rowan Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quade more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quade at #2284 in the United States.

What do James and Quade mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Quade means "Son of Walter" (Irish Gaelic Mac Uaid origin).

Are James and Quade boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quade is primarily a boy name.

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