James vs Raylee

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

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Raylee

Girl #1,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rye meadow, roe deer meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,250
Total SSA Count
186
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ray, Rae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Raylee Rank #1,250

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1250 for Raylee.

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

Raylee ___

  • Raylee Ann
  • Raylee Dawn
  • Raylee Grace
  • Raylee Mae
  • Raylee Jo
  • Raylee Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raylee

Brody Kylee Caden Skylar Brayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raylee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raylee at #1250 in the United States.

What do James and Raylee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Raylee means "rye meadow, roe deer meadow" (Old English origin).

Are James and Raylee boy or girl names?

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

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