James vs Raines

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
Raines Rank #15,592

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15592 for Raines.

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

Raines ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raines more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raines at #15592 in the United States.

What do James and Raines mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Raines boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raines is primarily a boy name.

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