James vs Rennard

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
Rennard Rank #20,759

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20759 for Rennard.

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

Rennard ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rennard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rennard more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rennard at #20759 in the United States.

What do James and Rennard mean?

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

Are James and Rennard boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rennard is primarily a boy name.

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