James vs Renald

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
Renald Rank #19,458

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19458 for Renald.

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

Renald ___

  • Renald James
  • Renald Thomas
  • Renald Paul
  • Renald Eugene
  • Renald Claude

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renald

Everett Clement Lionel Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renald more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renald at #19458 in the United States.

What do James and Renald mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Renald means "powerful counsel" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Renald boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Renald is primarily a boy name.

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