James vs Renly

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
Renly Rank #3,924

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3924 for Renly.

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

Renly ___

  • Renly James
  • Renly Cole
  • Renly Gray
  • Renly Lee
  • Renly Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renly

Robb Bran Finn Sansa Arya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renly more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renly at #3924 in the United States.

What do James and Renly mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Renly means "modern invented name, literary creation" (English origin).

Are James and Renly boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Renly is primarily a boy name.

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