James vs Robertt

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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Robertt

Boy #39,285 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,285
Total SSA Count
5
Nicknames
Rob, Robe, Robey

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Robertt Rank #39,285

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39285 for Robertt.

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

Robertt ___

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 Robertt

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Robertt more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Robertt at #39285 in the United States.

What do James and Robertt mean?

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

Are James and Robertt boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Robertt is primarily a boy name.

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