James vs Renn

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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Renn

Boy #5,160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"counsel, advice"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,160
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Renn Rank #5,160

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5160 for Renn.

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

Renn ___

  • Renn James
  • Renn Cole
  • Renn Grey
  • Renn August
  • Renn Fox
  • Renn Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renn

Finn Penn Wren Sloane Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renn at #5160 in the United States.

What do James and Renn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Renn means "counsel, advice" (Old English/Germanic origin).

Are James and Renn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Renn is primarily a boy name.

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