James vs Record

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
Record Rank #5,112

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5112 for Record.

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

Record ___

  • Record James
  • Record Lee
  • Record Wayne
  • Record Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Record

Chase Gauge Tempo Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Record more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Record at #5112 in the United States.

What do James and Record mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Record means "To call to mind; to remember (from recordari)" (Latin origin).

Are James and Record boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Record is primarily a boy name.

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