James vs Ridge

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

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Ridge

Boy #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#529
Total SSA Count
563
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rid, Riy, Riie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ridge Rank #529

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #529 for Ridge.

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

Ridge ___

  • Ridge James
  • Ridge Cole
  • Ridge Allen
  • Ridge Wayne
  • Ridge Thomas
  • Ridge Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ridge

River Aspen Brooks Wren Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ridge more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ridge at #529 in the United States.

What do James and Ridge mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin).

Are James and Ridge boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ridge is primarily a boy name.

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