James vs Redford

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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Redford

Boy #5,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller by the red river crossing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,770
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Red, Ford

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Redford Rank #5,770

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5770 for Redford.

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

Redford ___

  • Redford James
  • Redford Lee
  • Redford Paul
  • Redford Charles
  • Redford Alexander
  • Redford Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Redford

Crawford Bradford Sutton Monroe Waverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Redford more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Redford at #5770 in the United States.

What do James and Redford mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Redford means "dweller by the red river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are James and Redford boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Redford is primarily a boy name.

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