James vs Rip

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
Rip Rank #2,118

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2118 for Rip.

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

Rip ___

  • Rip James
  • Rip Henry
  • Rip William
  • Rip Thomas
  • Rip Edward
  • Rip Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rip

Buck Colt Ace Scout Clint

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rip more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rip at #2118 in the United States.

What do James and Rip mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin).

Are James and Rip boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rip is primarily a boy name.

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