James vs Reynolds

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

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Reynolds

Boy #5,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"counsel power, wise advisor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,009
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rey, Rey-Rey, Noldy

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reynolds Rank #5,009

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5009 for Reynolds.

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

Reynolds ___

  • Reynolds James
  • Reynolds Thomas
  • Reynolds Cole
  • Reynolds Grant
  • Reynolds Pierce
  • Reynolds Flynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reynolds

Harrison Fletcher Monroe Blythe Waverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reynolds more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reynolds at #5009 in the United States.

What do James and Reynolds mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reynolds means "counsel power, wise advisor" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Reynolds boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reynolds is primarily a boy name.

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