James vs Renlee

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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Renlee

Girl #2,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn + meadow/clearing (Ren + Lee)"

Origin: French-American combination

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,028
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ren, Lee

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Renlee Rank #2,028

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2028 for Renlee.

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

Renlee ___

  • Renlee Grace
  • Renlee Mae
  • Renlee Jo
  • Renlee Claire
  • Renlee Kate
  • Renlee Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renlee

Brinlee Kinsley Hartlee Ryder Crew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renlee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renlee at #2028 in the United States.

What do James and Renlee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Renlee means "reborn + meadow/clearing (Ren + Lee)" (French-American combination origin).

Are James and Renlee boy or girl names?

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

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