James vs Rawlings

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
Rawlings Rank #5,147

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5147 for Rawlings.

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

Rawlings ___

  • Rawlings James
  • Rawlings Lee
  • Rawlings Cole
  • Rawlings Grant
  • Rawlings Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rawlings

Beckett Harlow Sutton Merritt Hollis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rawlings more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rawlings at #5147 in the United States.

What do James and Rawlings mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rawlings means "son of Rawlin" (English origin).

Are James and Rawlings boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rawlings is primarily a boy name.

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