James vs Ripp

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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Ripp

Boy #2,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to reap, harvest"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,245
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ripp Rank #2,245

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2245 for Ripp.

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

Ripp ___

  • Ripp James
  • Ripp Cole
  • Ripp Lee
  • Ripp Grant
  • Ripp Scott
  • Ripp Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ripp

Knox Ace Beau Sloane True

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ripp more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ripp at #2245 in the United States.

What do James and Ripp mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ripp means "to reap, harvest" (Old English origin).

Are James and Ripp boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ripp is primarily a boy name.

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