James vs Rickey

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rickey Rank #2,803

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2803 for Rickey.

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

Rickey ___

  • Rickey James
  • Rickey Lee
  • Rickey Wayne
  • Rickey Dale
  • Rickey Eugene
  • Rickey Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rickey

Tammy Donnie Bobby Cindy Johnny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rickey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rickey at #2803 in the United States.

What do James and Rickey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are James and Rickey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rickey is primarily a boy name.

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