James vs Rilee

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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Rilee

Girl #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,151
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ri, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rilee Rank #4,151

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4151 for Rilee.

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

Rilee ___

  • Rilee Grace
  • Rilee Mae
  • Rilee Ann
  • Rilee Jane
  • Rilee Kate
  • Rilee Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rilee

Caden Brody Layla Mackenzie Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rilee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rilee at #4151 in the United States.

What do James and Rilee mean?

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

Are James and Rilee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rilee is primarily a girl name.

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