James vs Rennick

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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Rennick

Boy #2,612 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement at the clean/pure place"

Origin: Old English/Norse place name

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,612
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rennick Rank #2,612

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2612 for Rennick.

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

Rennick ___

  • Rennick James
  • Rennick Cole
  • Rennick Lee
  • Rennick Thomas
  • Rennick Grey
  • Rennick Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rennick

Rowan Crew Hadley Brecken Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rennick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rennick at #2612 in the United States.

What do James and Rennick mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rennick means "settlement at the clean/pure place" (Old English/Norse place name origin).

Are James and Rennick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rennick is primarily a boy name.

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