James vs Reeves

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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Reeves

Boy #2,185 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the reeve, estate manager"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,185
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Reeve, Ree

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reeves Rank #2,185

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2185 for Reeves.

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

Reeves ___

  • Reeves James
  • Reeves Cole
  • Reeves Hunter
  • Reeves William
  • Reeves Lee
  • Reeves Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reeves

Keaton Brooks Sutton Hollis Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reeves more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reeves at #2185 in the United States.

What do James and Reeves mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reeves means "son of the reeve, estate manager" (Old English origin).

Are James and Reeves boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reeves is primarily a boy name.

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