James vs Rawlins

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

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Rawlins

Boy #6,394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Rawlin, son of Ralph"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,394
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raw, Lin, Raws

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rawlins Rank #6,394

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6394 for Rawlins.

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

Rawlins ___

  • Rawlins James
  • Rawlins Cole
  • Rawlins Scott
  • Rawlins Hugh
  • Rawlins Grey
  • Rawlins Ward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rawlins

Collins Beckett Marlowe Fletcher Emery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rawlins more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rawlins at #6394 in the United States.

What do James and Rawlins mean?

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

Are James and Rawlins boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rawlins is primarily a boy name.

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