James vs Rigby

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

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Rigby

Boy #5,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm on the ridge"

Origin: Old Norse/English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,013
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rig, Riggs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rigby Rank #5,013

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5013 for Rigby.

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

Rigby ___

  • Rigby James
  • Rigby Alexander
  • Rigby William
  • Rigby Thomas
  • Rigby Owen
  • Rigby Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rigby

Archer Finley Scout Paisley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rigby more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rigby at #5013 in the United States.

What do James and Rigby mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rigby means "farm on the ridge" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are James and Rigby boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rigby is primarily a boy name.

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