James vs Raynold

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
Raynold Rank #37,942

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37942 for Raynold.

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

Raynold ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raynold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raynold more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raynold at #37942 in the United States.

What do James and Raynold mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Raynold boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raynold is primarily a boy name.

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