James vs Range

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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Range

Boy #18,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Open land, wide expanse; one who ranges freely"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Western English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,372
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ranger

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Range Rank #18,372

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18372 for Range.

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

Range ___

  • Range James
  • Range Lee
  • Range Cole
  • Range Hunter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Range

Ranger Hunter Chase Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Range more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Range at #18372 in the United States.

What do James and Range mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Range means "Open land, wide expanse; one who ranges freely" (English origin).

Are James and Range boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Range is primarily a boy name.

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