James vs Raleigh

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
Raleigh Rank #1,918

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1918 for Raleigh.

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

Raleigh ___

  • Raleigh Jane
  • Raleigh Grace
  • Raleigh Anne
  • Raleigh Claire
  • Raleigh June
  • Raleigh Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raleigh

Camden Savannah Ashton Charlotte Bennett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raleigh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raleigh at #1918 in the United States.

What do James and Raleigh mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Raleigh means "red clearing" (Old English origin).

Are James and Raleigh boy or girl names?

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

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