James vs Renley

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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Renley

Girl #1,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the raven meadow (possible)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,171
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ren, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Renley Rank #1,171

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1171 for Renley.

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

Renley ___

  • Renley Mae
  • Renley Grace
  • Renley Claire
  • Renley Rose
  • Renley Violet
  • Renley Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renley

Brinley Wrenly Kinsley Paisley Wilder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renley at #1171 in the United States.

What do James and Renley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Renley means "from the raven meadow (possible)" (Old English origin).

Are James and Renley boy or girl names?

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

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