James vs Richards

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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Charlie Luis Arthur Santiago

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Richards

Boy #37,956 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #37,956
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Ric, Rich, Richy

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Richards Rank #37,956

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37956 for Richards.

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

Richards ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Richards more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Richards at #37956 in the United States.

What do James and Richards mean?

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

Are James and Richards boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Richards is primarily a boy name.

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