James vs Richy

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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Richy

Boy #20,725 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,725
Total SSA Count
6
Nicknames
Ric, Riy, Riie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Richy Rank #20,725

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20725 for Richy.

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

Richy ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Richy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Richy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Richy at #20725 in the United States.

What do James and Richy mean?

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

Are James and Richy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Richy is primarily a boy name.

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