James vs Rhodri

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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Rhodri

Boy #37,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the wheel, wheel king"

Origin: Old Welsh rhod + rhi

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,376
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rhod, Rod

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rhodri Rank #37,376

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37376 for Rhodri.

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

Rhodri ___

  • Rhodri Gareth
  • Rhodri Emrys
  • Rhodri Owain
  • Rhodri Llyr
  • Rhodri Tudor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rhodri

Gethin Aled Sion Cerys Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rhodri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rhodri at #37376 in the United States.

What do James and Rhodri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rhodri means "ruler of the wheel, wheel king" (Old Welsh rhod + rhi origin).

Are James and Rhodri boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rhodri is primarily a boy name.

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