James vs Richardjames

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

✓ All Clear

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Richardjames

Boy #28,168 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #28,168
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Ric, Rich, Richy

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Richardjames Rank #28,168

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28168 for Richardjames.

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

Richardjames ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Richardjames more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Richardjames at #28168 in the United States.

What do James and Richardjames mean?

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

Are James and Richardjames boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Richardjames is primarily a boy name.

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