James vs Roberson

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
Roberson Rank #35,419

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35419 for Roberson.

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

Roberson ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roberson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roberson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roberson at #35419 in the United States.

What do James and Roberson mean?

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

Are James and Roberson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Roberson is primarily a boy name.

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