James vs Rileigh

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
Rileigh Rank #4,528

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4528 for Rileigh.

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

Rileigh ___

  • Rileigh Grace
  • Rileigh Anne
  • Rileigh Mae
  • Rileigh Jane
  • Rileigh Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rileigh

Avery Bailey Hayden Parker Mackenzie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rileigh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rileigh at #4528 in the United States.

What do James and Rileigh mean?

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

Are James and Rileigh boy or girl names?

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

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