James vs Quaid

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
Quaid Rank #6,052

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6052 for Quaid.

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

Quaid ___

  • Quaid Thomas
  • Quaid Patrick
  • Quaid James
  • Quaid Michael
  • Quaid Finn
  • Quaid Brennan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quaid

Cormac Declan Finley Riordan Brigid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quaid more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quaid at #6052 in the United States.

What do James and Quaid mean?

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

Are James and Quaid boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quaid is primarily a boy name.

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