James vs Rhode

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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Rhode

Boy #11,247 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rose"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,247
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rhode Rank #11,247

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11247 for Rhode.

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

Rhode ___

  • Rhode James
  • Rhode William
  • Rhode Elliot
  • Rhode Oliver
  • Rhode Beckett
  • Rhode Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rhode

Atlas Caspian Loch Cove Dune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rhode more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rhode at #11247 in the United States.

What do James and Rhode mean?

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

Are James and Rhode boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rhode is primarily a boy name.

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