James vs Rhoda

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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Rhoda

Girl #2,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Biblical Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,848
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Rho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rhoda Rank #2,848

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2848 for Rhoda.

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

Rhoda ___

  • Rhoda Grace
  • Rhoda Ann
  • Rhoda Elizabeth
  • Rhoda Marie
  • Rhoda Jean
  • Rhoda Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rhoda

Vera Mildred Ethel Dorothy Phyllis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rhoda more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rhoda at #2848 in the United States.

What do James and Rhoda mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rhoda means "rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)" (Greek origin).

Are James and Rhoda boy or girl names?

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

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