James vs Renzie

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

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Renzie

Girl #24,837 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair one, bright, handsome"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,837
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ren, Rennie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Renzie Rank #24,837

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #24837 for Renzie.

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

Renzie ___

  • Renzie Mae
  • Renzie Jo
  • Renzie Leigh
  • Renzie Claire
  • Renzie Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renzie

Kenzie Remy Briar Lachlan Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renzie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renzie at #24837 in the United States.

What do James and Renzie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Renzie means "fair one, bright, handsome" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Renzie boy or girl names?

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

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