James vs Robin

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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Robin

Girl #798 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame, shining fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#798
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rob

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Robin Rank #798

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #798 for Robin.

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

Robin ___

  • Robin Anne
  • Robin Grace
  • Robin Lynn
  • Robin Marie
  • Robin Jean
  • Robin Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Robin

Wren Finch Jay Sterling Holly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Robin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Robin at #798 in the United States.

What do James and Robin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Robin means "bright fame, shining fame" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Robin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a girl name.

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