James vs Remington

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

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Remington

Boy #287 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#287
Total SSA Count
1,169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Remi, Rem, Remy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Remington Rank #287

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #287 for Remington.

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

Remington ___

  • Remington James
  • Remington Cole
  • Remington Lee
  • Remington Scott
  • Remington Grant
  • Remington Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Remington

Paxton Hudson Maverick Sawyer Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Remington more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Remington at #287 in the United States.

What do James and Remington mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin).

Are James and Remington boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Remington is primarily a boy name.

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