James vs Renae

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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Renae

Girl #3,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,640
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rena, Rae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Renae Rank #3,640

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3640 for Renae.

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

Renae ___

  • Renae Marie
  • Renae Louise
  • Renae Claire
  • Renae Anne
  • Renae Grace
  • Renae Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renae

Danielle Michelle Nicole Laurent Andre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renae more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renae at #3640 in the United States.

What do James and Renae mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Renae means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are James and Renae boy or girl names?

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

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