James vs Reilly

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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Reilly

Girl #2,728 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,728
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rei, Reil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reilly Rank #2,728

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2728 for Reilly.

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

Reilly ___

  • Reilly Grace
  • Reilly Ann
  • Reilly Mae
  • Reilly Kate
  • Reilly Claire
  • Reilly Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reilly

Finn Caitlin Declan Sienna Aidan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reilly more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reilly at #2728 in the United States.

What do James and Reilly mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Reilly boy or girl names?

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

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