James vs Remedy

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
Remedy Rank #2,321

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2321 for Remedy.

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

Remedy ___

  • Remedy Rose
  • Remedy Grace
  • Remedy Jane
  • Remedy Mae
  • Remedy Faith
  • Remedy Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Remedy

Story True Justice Poet Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Remedy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Remedy at #2321 in the United States.

What do James and Remedy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Remedy means "something that heals or corrects" (Latin origin).

Are James and Remedy boy or girl names?

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

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