James vs Robey

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
Robey Rank #18,254

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #18254 for Robey.

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

Robey ___

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 Robey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Robey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Robey at #18254 in the United States.

What do James and Robey mean?

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

Are James and Robey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Robey is primarily a boy name.

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